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STAFF DIRECTORY ALLENTOWN OFFICE 610-841-5800 The Board of Governors 840 Hamilton Street, Suite 205, Allentown, PA 18101 Tony Iannelli 610-739-1513 Gregg Feinberg, Esq., Feinberg Law Office President & Chief Executive Officer Chair, Board of Governors, The Chamber Michelle Griffin Young 610-739-1514 Executive VP, Government & External Affairs 610-398-4900 • [email protected] Marlyn Kissner 610-751-4932 Executive VP, Regional Chambers, Councils & BBRP It’s been about a year since you started see- a Mayor’s Breakfast series that drew record from Emmaus and Trexlertown to Miriam Huertas 610-751-4929 VP, Allentown Initiatives ing The Chamber’s mantra - On Every Main breaking sold-out crowds of business lead- Northampton and Phillipsburg, continue to Danielle Joseph 484-226-0128 Street - in publications, on TV and billboards ers, eager to learn of plans for the develop- work to preserve the local character of each VP, Mission Councils and at events around the Valley. You know ment and growth of their communities. community while helping to grow business Ellie Passman 610-739-1518 how the phrase expresses our commitment Our feet-on-the-street in our affiliated through hundreds of localized programs VP, Regional Councils to celebrating each distinctive community chambers from Slatington and Walnutport and events. Leslie Suhr 484-226-6323 and connecting them to a regional vision to Coopersburg and Upper Saucon and And in our boroughs, from Bangor and Main St. Manager Hamilton District and mission. Bath to Coopersburg and Hellertown, our Mary Himmelberger 610-739-1520 Let me tell you more about The feet-on-the-street promote each borough’s Borough Business Revitalization Coordinator Chamber’s FEET on Every Main Street! physical, economic, cultural, and historical Lorie Reinert 610-739-1597 assets to ensure their continuous sustain- Assistant to The President Your Chamber is hands-on and on the front lines in every community we serve able local development. Colleen Daniels 610-739-1642 Major Events & Councils Administrator with more than twenty local chambers, We continue to seek members and affili- councils and committees, led by more than ates with the same dedication and ethic of BETHLEHEM OFFICE 610-841-5862 200 community focused volunteers and service, and we continue to fight to make 561 Main Street, Suite 200, Bethlehem, PA 18018 staff members, actively contributing at the every Lehigh Valley community all that it Frank Facchiano 610-739-1515 grass roots to improve the business climate can be, with skilled and accomplished Executive VP, Member Relations in every city, town and borough across the FEET... On Every Main Street! & Marketing Valley. Lynn Logue 610-739-1510 This winter in our cites, our feet-on-the- VP, Bethlehem Initiatives street organized, among many other things, Michael Schlossberg 484-809-1796 VP, Member Relations & Applied Technology Marta Anglade 484-547-8970 Board of Governors VP, Multicultural Initiatives Executive Counsel Brandy Skorupsky 610-739-1000 AVP, Communications Chair, Gregg Feinberg, Esq., Gina Martens 610-739-1511 Feinberg Law Office Member Relations Director Tony Iannelli, The Chamber, Samantha Schwartz 610-751-4979 President & CEO Downtown Bethlehem Association Manager Treasurer, Bruce Palmer, Kara Johnson 610-739-1775 Buckno, Lisicky & Company DBA Assistant Manager Immediate Past Chair, Buddy Lesavoy, Melody Gardner 610-739-3385 Lesavoy Butz & Seitz, LLC Major Events, Gov. Affairs & Ops. Coordinator Photos 1 & 3: Chamber President & CEO Jennifer Rodgers 610-739-1516 Anne Baum, Capital BlueCross Tony Iannelli (left) interviewed PA Special Events Coordinator & Chamber Foundation Chair Governor Tom Corbett (right) for a very Loly Reynolds 610-739-1273 special Business Matters in February. DBA Manager Assistant Anthony Biondi, Merchants Bank Joe Brake, Coca-Cola Bottling Watch Tony’s interview with Governor EASTON OFFICE 610-841-5852 Co of the Lehigh Valley Corbett at www.wfmz.com/businessmat- 158 A Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042 Eileen Budd, Budd Agency, Inc. ters. Dawn Werkheiser 610-751-4980 Executive VP, Finance & Human Resources Nancy Dischinat, Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Board Photo 2: The Capital BlueCross team, Alison Miers 610-739-1512 VP, Easton Initiatives Barry Fisher, 69-WFMZ-TV & wfmz.com Colleen Mooney McGee, Tracy Onorofsky Sharon Davis 610-973-4404 Ollie Foucek, Tallman, Hudders and Anne Baum with the Governor. Borough Business Revitalization Coordinator & Sorrentino Meg Dowd 610-739-8858 Bob Friedman, AFLAC Photo 4: Wendy Perry smiles with the Phillipsburg & Easton Initiatives Coordinator Kate Hart, KNBT Bank Governor for a perfect photo op. Tina Marte 610-739-5422 Finance & IT Coordinator John Hayes, AFC First Financial Corporation Bob Noctor 610-739-1612 Connections is Digital: Finance Assistant Drew Maron, Maron Financial Visit Solutions PHILLIPSBURG OFFICE LehighValleyChamber.org/ 314 South Main Street, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 Stephen Patterson, TD Bank Rick Principato, Tower Products, Inc. Mike Dowd 610-739-1521 Connections VP, Phillipsburg Initiatives David Schaare, Jiorle’s Office Supply
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10:30 a.m. • Contagious Content, pre- 1:00 p.m. • Five Most Disturbing 2:30 p.m. • The Worth Of Your sented by Chris Allen, New Vision • The Challenges Facing Business Today, Business, presented by Gerry Pandeleon, Good, The Bad And The Ugly: Using presented by Jane Wells Schooley, North Continuous Financial Improvement • 9:30 a.m. • The Power Of Meaningful Social Technology Effectively In Star Development • Act The Part! Get Financing your Small Business Needs, Goals, presented by Connie Business, presented by Diedra Todd, the Part!, presented by Linda Reed presented by Beth Socrates, First Niagra Challingsworth, Positive Life Decisions, Fitzpatirck, Lentz & Bubba Friedman, Advanta Strategies, LLC 3:00 p.m. • What Does Success Look LLC • Marketing B-B For Minority & 11:00 a.m. • Marketing Magic, present- 1:30 p.m. • Talking Your Way To The Like? Basic Look At Your Project Women Owned Businesses And ed by Carol Ritter, Carol Talks • Taking Top , presented by Bev Bley, Plan, presented by Karen Lubrecht, Changing Business Landscape Of Back The Social Network, presented by C.H.A.N.G.E. • Plants: The Workhorse CKC Consultants • Joining The Lehigh Valley, presented by Pete Reinke Patrick McIvor, Matrix Artistic Director Of The Environment, presented by Chamber / How To Take Full and Sally Handlon, LVEDC 11:30 a.m. • Healthy Eating On The Joanne Kostecky, Gardendesign, Inc. Advantage Of Your Chamber 10:00 a.m. • Being More Effective at Go, presented by Stephanie Shelly, 2:00 p.m. • What They Are Not Telling Membership, presented by Gina Business Expos, presented by Jay B.healthy • A New “Dimension” of You About The New Healthcare Martens, The Chamber Young, Exhibit Studios • Making Your Goal Setting, presented by Gina Legislation, presented by John Dante, Marketing Message Memorable, pre- McDonald, Capital BlueCross Dante Actuarial • The Top Three Myths sented by Joan Marcus, Joan B. Marcus About Financial Aid, presented by Visit LehighValleyChamber.org/WBC Communications Carrie L Fellon, Life Stage Financial for additional information. Solutions 4 April 2012 Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections • Visit LehighValleyChamber.org
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Presenters include: Lee Butz, Lou Pektor and special guest C. Alan Walker, Secretary of Community and Economic Development for the Commonwealth of PA.
The Chamber’s 2012 Commercial Real Estate Development (CRED) Awards: This year the Awards focus on Arts in the Valley: • Allentown Art Museum of the Lehigh Valley (expansion) • Levitt Pavilion at Steel Stacks • The Arts Plaza at Lafayette College
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Anne Baum, Capital BlueCross Chair, The Chamber Foundation Employee Appreciation 610-820-2862 • [email protected]
Luncheon The Main Street Lehigh Valley fashioned fun and features local artisans Foundation’s mission is focused on improv- and food vendors: Wednesday, April 25 ing main street business districts across the • Planters on the Main Street Bridge, Lehigh Valley. Over the next few months, I’ll harkening back to an earlier era. SteelStacks Arts and Cultural Campus • 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem be sharing examples of how the program is • The Bath Farmers Market -It’s entering 10:30 a.m. Registration • 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. Program • $35 Members • $60 Non-Mem. successfully investing in our communities its fourth year and is held each Friday and making a difference in community from 3-7 p.m., May through September. development. The farmers market offers an opportunity Enjoy a FUN and interactive presentation about a serious subject: Safety. Nationally In 2008, Bath’s Business & Community to promote healthy habits, support the recognized Humorist, and keynote speaker, Nelson Lauver, Co-Owner of the Pepper Partnership (BBCP), a participant in the local farm economy, and draw residents Spray Store, will entertain you and leave you feeling smarter about your personal pro- Borough Business Revitalization Program, and commuters traveling through Bath tection. Come and laugh and learn from Nelson, as he gives you great safety tips! convened a series of public workshops to on their way home from work. The farm- create a community-wide vision/strategic ers market offers Bath businesses the Corporate Sponsors: Proud Company Sponsor: plan. At the heart of this vision is retention opportunity to promote themselves as of the traditional small-town charm that the weekly featured ‘Bath Business’. makes Bath a great place to work, live and In September, 2011, Keystone Park, visit. By partnering with the Borough, where the Bath Farmers Market is held, suf- County, MSLV Foundation, US Dept. of fered major damage from a flash flood that Sponsors as of 3/5/12 Agriculture and private sector sources, the BBCP has revived the “Sense of Place” that *To read Anne’s entire article, please visit Sponsorships are available: Contact Gina Martens draws people and businesses to Bath. LehighValleyChamber.org/MainStreet at [email protected] or 610-739-1511. To register contact Among the projects implemented are: and click on “President’s Message.” Colleen Daniels at [email protected] or see the enclosed flier. • Annual Community Day - Celebrates old
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Hosted by The Chamber’s Women’s Business Council & the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley’s Women’s Leadership Initiative
Featuring Keynote Speaker: GLORIA STEINEM An American icon - feminist, author, journalist and national speaker, Gloria Steinem is best known for her leadership during the women’s liberation movement in the 1960’s and 1970’s.
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Barristers Club Sands Bethlehem Event Center Vintage Restaurant & Bar 1114 Walnut Street, Allentown This will be the very first public event The Club at Morgan Hill 5:30 p.m. Reception held at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center! 100 Clubhouse Drive, Easton 6:30 p.m. Dinner & Program 5:30 p.m. Reception • 6:45 p.m. Dinner 5:30 p.m. Reception $80 Member, $120 Non-Member 7:15 - 8:30 p.m. Program 6:15 p.m. Dinner & Program $95 Member, $150 Non-Member Gold Sponsors: $80 Member, $120 Non-Member Presenting Sponsor: Platinum Sponsor: Gold Sponsors:
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*Sponsors as of 3/5/12 Bronze Sponsors: *Sponsors as of 3/5/12 The Allentown Chamber recognizes the invaluable *Sponsors as of 3/5/12 legacy left by former Mayor Joseph S. Daddona and Join the Easton Area Chamber for honors those who exemplify his spirit. Awards will Experience luxurious hors d’ oeuvres, open bar, and Easton’s biggest night of the year! be presented to: a world class dinner with wine service, all spon- Awards will be presented to various cate- • New Commitment - Bennett Automotive sored by the Sands Bethlehem Casino Resort and gories of businesses including • Downtown Commitment - Cosmopolitan The Sands Bethlehem Event Center! And plan to Outstanding Small Business, stay for the After Party in the brand new Visions bar • Dedication - C. E. Roth Formal Wear Outstanding New Business in the • Good Neighbor - Sacred Heart Health Network from 8:30 p.m. till... Featured Presentation: Richard A. Anderson, President & CEO of St. Easton, Spirit of Easton Award, The Linda M. Anthony Scholarship Awards will Luke’s University Health Network. Awards: Community Service Award, be presented to three high school students, 1 each, Priscilla Payne Hurd Award - Dr. Arthur Scott • Outstanding Large Business Award from Allen, Allentown Central Catholic and Dieruff Strategic Partner Award - Sands Casino Resort and the Chairman’s Award. High Schools. Bethlehem
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To register for these events, please see the enclosed flier, or... Allentown Dinner: Contact Lorie Reinert at [email protected]. Bethlehem Dinner: Contact Kara Johnson [email protected]. Easton Dinner: Contact Meg Dowd at [email protected]. Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections • Visit LehighValleyChamber.org April 2012 7 8 April 2012 Visit LehighValleyChamber.org • Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections Upcoming Chamber Golf Tournaments
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Independent Licensee of the BlueCross BlueShield Association Board of Governors Easton Golf Tournament - Phillipsburg Golf Tournament & Krajsa Cup Golf Classic Monday, August 20 Monday, May 14 Thursday, June 28 Bethlehem Golf Club 400 Illick’s Mill Road, Bethlehem Brookside Country Club The Club at Morgan Hill 11 a.m. Registration & Lunch 901 Willow Lane, Macungie 100 Clubhouse Drive, Easton 12 Noon Shotgun Start 11:30 a.m. Registration & Lunch 8 a.m. Registration 5:30 p.m. Clambake & Awards 12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start 9 a.m. Shotgun Start $140 Member, $450 Foursome, $50 Dinner Only 5:30 p.m. (Approx.) Dinner & Awards 2 p.m. (Approx.) Lunch & Awards $200 Member, $375 Twosome $200 Member, $375 Twosome $700 Foursome, $50 Dinner Only $700 Foursome, $50 Lunch Only This is Bethlehem’s oldest golf tournament. The Walla Gazoo has been the mainstay of the The Chamber Board of Governors Golf Classic Now in its fifth year, the Easton - Phillipsburg Bethlehem Chamber for more than 60 years. is your first opportunity of the season to spend There will be awards, great prizes and terrific food. Golf Classic is a great tradition for the Valley an afternoon with The Chamber Board Members. This event is a must for the Chamber member who The coveted “Krajsa Cup” is awarded to the winning and a fantastic bonding and networking experience wants to network while golfing. This event sold out foursomes and honors John Krajsa, Sr., a founder with Easton and Phillipsburg businesses. last year, it is advised you reserve early. of the Allentown Chamber Golf Tournament more than 40 years ago. Luncheon Sponsor: Luncheon Sponsor: Course Sponsor: Front Nine Sponsor: Luncheon Sponsor: Course Sponsor:
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The Greater Lehigh Valley Auto Dealers Association will present Auto Show on the Green at each of our golf events and will provide Hole-in-One prizes of $25,000 New Car Certificates, accepted at any GLVADA member dealership! Golf in all 3: 1 Golfer: $450 • A Twosome: $850• A Foursome: $1,600 Sponsorship Opportunities Available: Contact Frank at [email protected] or 610-739-1515 for more information. To register for these events, please see the enclosed flier, or... Board of Governors Golf Tournament & Krajsa Cup: Contact Colleen Daniels [email protected]. Easton-Phillipsburg Golf Tournament: Contact Meg Dowd at [email protected]. Walla Gazoo Golf Tournament: Contact Kara Johnson [email protected]. Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections • Visit LehighValleyChamber.org April 2012 9
Public Policy Committee
Barry Fisher, 69-WFMZ-TV & wfmz.com Chair, Public Policy Committee 610-798-4000 Ext. 261 • [email protected]
U.S. Senator Pat Toomey’s Legislative • The payroll tax cut extensions are Assistant Rick Morgan invited members undercutting social security. of The Chamber’s Executive and Tax & • No one should get a free pass. Why Regulatory Committees for an open dia- don’t we convert to a lower, flat tax rate logue on what changes at the federal to provide small businesses extra capital level will spur job growth in the Lehigh to hire and grow? Valley. Below is a summary of the ideas • We need a stable tax system. Small busi- discussed which are not necessarily the nesses cannot plan when every year the official positions of The Chamber. tax rates change. Long term planning is necessary. • The federal tax code needs to be • The Dodd Frank legislation has placed a reformed and simplified. great burden on banks who have to hire • Washington always talks about reduc- people just to deal with the new regula- ing the Corporate Net Income Tax - but tions. Photos: U.S. Senator Pat Toomey’s don’t forget small businesses who need • Unemployment and worker’s compen- Legislative Assistant, Rick Morgan (right), Personal Income Tax reductions to thrive. sation and social security/disability must travelled from Washington D.C. to meet • Loans through the Small Business be reformed. Currently, it’s out of control. with Chamber members. Taxes, regula- Administration are cost prohibitive to tions and job growth policies were dis- small businesses. Do you agree? What would you add to cussed. • The federal debt is taking 40 cents of the table? Please send your feedback. every $1. This cannot continue. Email The Chamber’s Michelle Young at Government needs to align its tax policy [email protected]. with its spending priorities.
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Tax & Regulatory Committee
Jeffrey Berdahl, RLB Accountants Chair, Tax & Regulatory Committee 610-703-1886 • [email protected]
Do you agree federal payroll tax cuts should continue indefinitely?
Are taxes, regulations and healthcare the top three issues affecting your business? The majority of respondents to the Tax & Regulatory Committee’s survey have weighed in to say yes, indeed. If you haven’t shared your feedback, please take two minutes and go to www.lehighvalleychamber.org/Tax and click on “tax survey.” We want to represent YOU when we advocate for tax and regulatory reform. 10 April 2012 Visit LehighValleyChamber.org • Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections
Watch Business Matters Monday’s at 8 p.m. on WFMZ, Ch. 69 Healthcare Legislative Committee Tom Huntzinger, Emerson, Reid & Co. Chair, Healthcare Legislative Committee 717-495-1380 • [email protected]
Everyone asks how they can decrease Over the long haul, DON’T SMOKE! Business Matters with Chamber President & CEO Tony Iannelli, is the their health insurance premiums. There Have annual routine checkups, which region’s only local business show on are some short-term and long-term have little or no out of pocket cost to you. commercial television. Business Matters answers. First of all, at renewal, shop Don’t eat so much. Maybe the 12 ounce is a half-hour interview show that gets around. Have your broker obtain quotes steak (not the 16-ouncer) will do just fine. inside the minds of business and com- from all the insurers. Second, increase the How about only one donut (or none) munity leaders to talk about their suc- deductible and/or co-pays for office visits rather than two with that morning cof- cesses and challenges, as well as region- and prescriptions with your current carri- fee? How about a two ounce bag of chips al public policy issues and world trends. er. Now, here’s one only the ‘old timers’ rather than the ever-present 14-ouncer? will remember, consider a coinsurance Take a walk. Everything in moderation. Visit ratio of 80/20 rather than 100/0, as most How will all of this reduce premiums? www.wfmz.com/businessmatters people have today. A modest deductible Well, if all of us would do it we would use with a long coinsurance corridor can be the health system less. You guessed it, an effective way for both the employer lower premiums. and employee to manage healthcare pre- ADVERTISE IN miums and cost. Photo 1: Don Cunningham presented Some insurers are giving incentives to the ”State of the County” address on CONNECTIONS the individual enrollees to attend or per- February 16. The Chamber’s form certain wellness events. These can be in the form of cash or can be applied Photo 2: 220 Chamber members gath- Monthly Publication to individual deductibles. Some employ- ered at Coca-Cola Park to hear Don For information, ers incent their people into take health Cunningham’s address. contact Brandy Skorupsky at risk assessments by offering to reduce the amount of payroll deduction the [email protected]. employee is paying.
“How will the Lehigh Valley's infrastructure fare when the funding to sustain it seems an elusive issue?”
Lehigh Valley Transportation Committee Transportation Luncheon - Mark C. Roth, PE, Alfred Benesch & Company Thursday, May 10 Early last year, my employer, Alfred ments to the user fee are needed to restore Benesch & Co., moved to downtown the lost buying power. The state and federal DeSales University Allentown. As I reflect on this specific gasoline taxes are flat per gallon fees which 2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley move and my career in general, certain haven’t been increased for over 15 years. 11:30 a.m. Registration/12 Noon - 1:30 p.m. Lunch & Program tenants of transportation become appar- Indexing the tax to the price of gasoline $40 Members/$80 Non-Members ent. The move to downtown Allentown would help to mitigate the inflationary pres- placed our company within walking dis- sures. Better yet, a vehicle mile travelled fee The Greater Lehigh Valley Annual Transportation Luncheon is held tance of our best clients. We now walk to would be more equitable than the gasoline in early May, in concurrence with National Transportation Week. many meetings rather than drive. While tax considering alternative fuels now used. This forum focuses on educating and engaging our business community this has slightly reduced some of our costs, When I began my career in transporta- in the vital issue of transportation and infrastructure. it has also reduced the amount of gasoline tion engineering 40 years ago, the focus of tax we pay. Less vehicle travel results in the industry was building new facilities. less money into the state and federal ded- Over the years, that focus has changed to Sponsors Platinum Sponsors: icated transportation funds to build and maintaining our existing system. As a result, as of 3/5/12: Silver Sponsor: maintain roads. most of our current assignments involve The gasoline tax is truly a user fee. But bridge repairs or replacements. If we are to inflationary construction costs and higher further improve or expand the system to fleet fuel efficiency have reduced the buying meet travel demands, additional user fee To register, see the enclosed flier power of the user fee. In order to maintain adjustments will be needed. or contact Melody Gardner at [email protected] the existing transportation system, adjust- Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections • Visit LehighValleyChamber.org April 2012 11
Energy & Environmental Committee
“Save the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund” - Chris Kocher, Wildlands Conservancy *The Chamber advocates a free exchange No state funding program has had a of thoughts and ideas. This article should greater impact on local communities be viewed as an opinion and not associat- than the Keystone Fund. This fund has ed with Chamber policy. helped support the development and rehabilitation of more than 2,600 com- As advocates for parks, recreation and munity parks and natural areas; the cre- conservation in our community, we were ation of hundreds of miles of state, coun- disheartened to learn that Governor ty and local trails; and the protection of Corbett’s proposed budget looks to per- more than 145,000 acres of critical open manently eliminate the Keystone space. Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund. In addition, over the last 19 years, the If approved by our legislators, this meas- Keystone Fund has helped improve facili- ure would represent the largest cut of ties in our national award-winning state conservation funding in state history! park and forest systems; enabled more The Keystone Fund was established in than 200 local libraries to expand and 1993 with overwhelming bi-partisan and renovate their facilities; and helped pre- general public support. Although 67% of serve and protect more than 490 voters approved of the Keystone Fund, in Pennsylvania historical landmarks, struc- addition to the Senate vote of 48-0 and tures and museums. the House vote of 196-3, the Governor’s Wildlands Conservancy and the City proposed budget seeks to divert pro- of Allentown have received Keystone ceeds from this dedicated fund into gen- grants totaling more than $10 million eral government operations, leaving zero Keystone dollars for future state-wide *To read the entire article, please visit recreation, park and conservation proj- LehighValleyChamber.org/EnergyEnviro ects. nmental and click on “Monthly Updates.” 12 April 2012 Visit LehighValleyChamber.org • Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections • Visit LehighValleyChamber.org April 2012 13
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Alvaro Diaz Director, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 610-351-6798 • [email protected]
The Hispanic Chamber accomplishes the grades 10th and 11th from public and the past include Aetna, Air Products, period is from April 9 to May 11. The 34 educational programs of its community charter schools in the Lehigh Valley. The Americaven, First Niagara Bank, PPL, students selected will begin their aca- outreach function through its Fé FE Program has been in existence for the Sacred Heart Hospital, among several demic session on June 17 and their Foundation, a 501(C)3 non-profit organi- past three years. It provides the students other ones providing funding and intern- internships on June 25. Graduation is zation created to this effect. The Fé with a residential “Life Skills” and entre- ships to the students. date is July 21. Foundation runs the ”Futuros preneurial training at DeSales University Students interested in applying for We encourage Chamber members to Empresarios” (FE) Program (Spanish for and paid internships / mentorships at the 2012 FE Program are asked to request consider sponsoring the FE Program Future Entrepreneurs), which is available local companies and organizations. an application from their high school through direct funding and/ or by provid- primarily to Latino high school students Organizations that have participated in guidance counselors. The application ing internships. For additional informa- tion, contact Alvaro Diaz at 610-351-6798 or [email protected].
Photo 1: The Hispanic Chamber celebrat- ed the relocation of its office with a rib- bon cutting on February 27 at 561 Main St., Ste. 245 (Main Street Commons) in Bethlehem. (L-R): Ellen Kern, Senator Pat Browne’s Office; Alvaro Diaz; Marta Anglade, The Chamber; and Bethlehem Mayor John Callahan.
Photo 2: Alvaro Diaz, Director, Hispanic Chamber, addresses the crowd. 14 April 2012 Visit LehighValleyChamber.org • Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections
The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce and Iobst Travel American Express present... Rome & the Amalfi Coast Hosted by Tony Iannelli Departing September 27 - October 6, 2012 Join The Chamber, business leaders and friends for a 10-day, all inclusive trip to experience the beauty of the Tuscany region of Italy. Highlights Include: • Whisper Headsets • Rome • Regional Wines with Dinner • Ravello • Villa Rufolo • Vietri-sul-Mare • Sorrento • Amalfi Coast • Paestum • Pompeii • Wine Tasting • Naples Archeological Museum • 10 Days • 13 Meals Itinerary: Day 1: Overnight Flight. Day 2: Tour begins in Rome. Welcome dinner. Day 3: Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica, panoramic tour, Piazza Venezia, the Roman Forum, the Circus Maximus, and the Arch of Constantine. Colosseum. Piazza Navona. Day 4: Depart Rome and to the Amalfi Coast. Ravello, Villa Rufolo, Vietri-sul-Mare, Mediterranean Sea. Day 5: Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi Coast cruise, Amalfi, Praiano, Minori, Vietri. Day 6: Tour a local buffalo milk mozzarella factory. Paestum, Greek temples. Day 7: A day at leisure. Boat to Capri. Day 8: Pompeii, Mount Vesuvius, Lacryma Christo wines, Neapolitan lunch, Vietri-sul-Mare. Day 9: Naples, National Archeological Museum, farewell dinner. Day 10: Tour ends.
Double $3,399 ; Single $3,849; Triple $3,369 Rates are Per Person *Included in Price: Round Trip Air from Newark Intl Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges of $150 (subject to increase until paid in full), Hotel Transfers. Not included in price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $220 per person. For more information, contact Lorie Reinert at [email protected] or 610-739-1597. Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections • Visit LehighValleyChamber.org April 2012 15 16 April 2012 Visit LehighValleyChamber.org • Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections
*Photos courtesy of Christmas City Studios 2012 Snow Ball and Sanders Brand Solutions.
Refer a Member and earn $50 for every new member you refer!
The program is simple: A Chamber member can refer another business to join The Chamber. If the referred member joins, the referring member will receive a $50 credit toward their next dues invoice.
To make a referral, Chamber members can visit www.lehighvalleychamber .org and click on the “Refer A Business”$ icon along left side, or email [email protected] or [email protected]. Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections • Visit LehighValleyChamber.org April 2012 17
Small Business Council Real Life. Real Solutions. Luann LaRussa, Pinwheel Graphix President, Small Business Council 610-588-8797 • [email protected]
I have been reading a few articles about as it used to be. In fact, my older son said Yes, I know gas prices are at an all time Rene Siegel summed it up in two sen- the advantages of why you should meet when we couldn’t talk to please text him. high. But the drive is worth it. Facial tences: Most business conversations are someone in person. In this fast moving He said writing an email takes so long expressions can’t be seen in an on-line focused on solving a problem quickly business world we have gotten so accus- because you have insert an email address correspondence. Why not start to build and efficiently, while business relation- tomed to emailing, using Skype or tex- and a subject line. WHAT! Are we that those relationships in a relaxed setting ships are built when people take the time ting, that actually traveling somewhere busy that even an email takes too long to over coffee? That is where you will be to share and learn more about each and meeting someone is not as common write and respond to? able to get to know the person, watch other. That happens more naturally in body language, and see what makes person than over the phone or in an them unique. Meet a fellow Chamber email. member at a SBC event. Small talk is what I hope to see you at the next SBC starts to create a relationship between event building those business relation- people. Talk about a common place ships. where you vacationed, a favorite sports team, the same hobby or parenting chal- lenges.
Small Business Council Board SBC Breakfast Sponsorship Opportunity: President: Luann LaRussa Contact Danielle Joseph Pinwheel Graphix 610-588-8797 at 484-226-0128 for details. Vice President: J. Matthew Zator Zator Law 610-432-1900 x247 Photo 1: Attendees at SBC’s Purely Immediate Past President: Tom Rooney Networking event. Express Employment 610-264-4080 Photo 2: First Niagara Bank sponsored Professionals February’s program. Pictured here: Evan Hand, Sara Weidenhammer, Ray Bridgeman, Frank Heston and Joe David Dunn 610-439-1500 Madison. David Dunn Law Offices, PC David Ellowitch 267-240-9736 SAVE THE DATE: Ellowitch 3, LLC Murtaza Jaffer 610-972-5291 Wednesday, June 20 Express Business Center Inc. Howard Josephs 570-807-0582 Tursack Printing, Inc. Michelle Landis 610-438-4666 ActionCOACH Joan Marcus 610-437-3255 Joan B. Marcus Communications LLC Jennifer Mizak 610-504-0008 LM Group LLC Scott Palochik 610-867-4340 x112 Enterprise Systems Partners Inc. Paul Ricciardi 610-217-3838 Golden Pepper Productions, Inc. Walter Sanders 484-894-6768 Coca-Cola Park Sanders Brand Solutions 1050 Iron Pigs Way, Allentown Chuck Weinmann 610-871-0900 5:30 p.m. Reception KNBT Division of National Penn Bank 6:15 Awards Presentation $30 Mem./ $40 Walk-Ins / $50 Non-Mem. 18 April 2012 Visit LehighValleyChamber.org • Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections • Visit LehighValleyChamber.org April 2012 19 20 April 2012 Visit LehighValleyChamber.org • Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections
Women’s Business Council
Dorota Gasienica-Kozak, Esq., King, Spry, Herman, Freund & Faul, LLC President, Women’s Business Council 610-332-0390 • [email protected]
In March we celebrated Women’s History 1981, the same year we began the WBC, it and the President has issued a translated to income equity. Month, which allowed us to reflect on the was expanded to Women’s History Week, Proclamation. In 2011, President Obama Today, the popularity of women’s histo- status of women today in conjunction and then expanded to a month in 1987. released a report highlighting 50 years of ry celebrations continues as more people with our 30th anniversary. Let’s go back understand the impact of the contributions in history: Women’s History Month dates by women. back to March 8, 1957, when women At our February luncheon, we contin- from New York City factories staged a ued our 30th anniversary segment with protest over their working conditions. In Merry Landis of Fine Art Resources, one of our founding members, who also reflected Women’s Business Council Board on the status of women today and where we stand on recent issues in contraception. President: Dorota Gasienica-Kozak She highlighted the theme that we have a King, Spry, Herman, 610-332-0390 voice to make change and our voice mat- Freund & Faul, LLC ters, so let’s act. Joan Marcus also enlight- Imm. Past President: Marilee Falco, CFP ened us all on how to “Supercharge Our JoycePayne Partners 610-882-3882 Social Media Marketing”, one vital area that 1st Vice President: Deborah Allen will set you apart from all the rest. Cetronia Ambulance 610-398-0239 x513 DID YOU KNOW: The number of Corps., Inc. women-owned businesses in 2007 was 7.8 VP Marketing: Ann Marie Surovy million. Women owned 29% of all non- LifePath, Inc. 610-264-5724 x259 farmed businesses; 910,761 of these were VP Membership: Darlene Pors employer firms; and women were also H.T. Lyons, Inc. 610-530-2600 equal owners with men of another 4.6 bil- VP Programs: Carla Hickey progress. The report highlights the vast lion businesses? Girl Scouts of Eastern PA 610-791-2411 WBC Business of the Month: statistical data concerning women today Secretary: Melissa Fritzinger Craighead Associates such as: Photo: WBC Board members congratu- Legacy Planning Partners 484-765-9100 • Women have caught up to men in col- late luncheon speaker Joan Marcus on x304 Craighead Associates works with lege attendance, but younger women are her presentation at the February lunch- business leaders who have a long- more likely to have a college or graduate eon. (L-R): Deb Allen, Sally Ullman, Joan term commitment to the success of degree. Marcus and Sharon Laudone, Jennifer Ceneviva 610-282-2782 their organizations, and who appreci- • The number of women and men in the Edwards Jones Investments ate the power of strategy to create labor force has equalized in recent years. Sharon Laudone 610-439-5091 Everyunique year value since, for Congress their customers has passed over a • Women’s earnings constitute a growing Working Dog Press resolutiontime. Where for 90%Women’s of strategies History fail, Month we share of family income but has not yet Elizabeth Martell 610-393-3500 partner with businesses to join the Assurance First Land Abstract Company 10% that consistently succeed in Jodi Nagy 610-691-4424 accomplishing and delivering on Valley National Bank their objectives. Our Strategy Arlene Peltola 610-606-4666 x3753 Implementation Program is a scientif- Cedar Crest College ic approach to the design, implemen- Linda Reed Friedman 610-432-4888 tation, and oversight of your distinc- Advanta Strategies, LLC tive value proposition. Ultimately, it’s about inventing a competitive advan- Tracy Schadler 484-623-4460 Congratulations WBC for 30 incredible years! tage that provides sustainable prof- Exhibit Studios itability to your organization and Jennifer Ceneviva, AAMS® Nancy Signorovitch 610-882-9200 exceptional service to your cus- Discover Lehigh Valley Financial Advisor tomers. Christine Stazo 610-295-7493 (610) 282-2782 Christine’s Secret Garden Jon Craighead, President [email protected] www.edwardjones.com Sally Ullman 610-966-4744 1-888-611-7761 Sally Ullman Photography www.craigheadassociates.com 103 S Main Street, Coopersburg, PA 18017
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Young Professionals Council
Paul Ricciardi, Golden Pepper Productions Co-Chair, Young Professionals Council 610-217-3838 • [email protected]
After three successful events over several January, spring is an even better time to months, our “Business Fitness Series” has start again. Refresh your focus and your officially ended! I hope everyone that was daily life, set new career goals or revisit able to attend walked away with some existing ones. Start a new hobby... anything great tips on creating that ever-impor- that will help you find that balance and tant balance between personal and pro- consequently find more success in every fessional lives. With the warm weather aspect of your life! approaching, timing is perfect to put into action the fitness and nutrition tips you learned. You will be able to get outside a little more to exercise and the abundance of fresh, nutritious food allows for health- ier cooking. Hopefully you have been focused on achieving your goals since the November kick-off event. If you are like me, with spring comes a whole list of activities that have been “on Photo 1: The YPC group kicked off your hold” during the winter months, resulting in New Year by exploring the MANY facets more demands on my already limited free of fitness and stress relief methods that time. I have to make a conscious decision are available to you, all right here in the everyday as to what activity I will fit into my Lehigh Valley! On January 19, the group schedule - whether it be work or pleasure. met at Multi-Sport Fitness in Bethlehem. Every professional struggles with finding Photos 2 & 3: The Chamber’s Young time to accomplish everything and satisfy Professionals held its first meet and greet everyone. Hopefully over the last few on February 23 at the Mint Restaurant months you have learned some of the most Lounge in Bethlehem. They shared with effective ways of making this happen (if 65 other Lehigh Valley Professionals from you weren’t able to attend but are still curi- Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton and even ous, feel free to contact me and I would be the Pocono area the exciting news on all happy to put you in touch with our presen- the great things the YPC group will be ters!). If you missed the opportunity in implementing in 2012-2013. NEW: Featured Member The Voice of Business in the Greater Lehigh Valley April 2012 For information, contact Jennifer Rodgers
at [email protected] Benefits or 610-739-1516. Insurance Agency with National Footprint Moves Headquarters to the Valley - Jennifer Rodgers, The Chamber where he could focus his efforts on better healthcare experts in the country, DaRe said by the Pennsylvania School Board benefit solutions for area businesses. he has even been able to educate carriers. Association for saving the Central Columbia Lehigh Valley employers take note - if “We want to focus on the Lehigh Valley School District about $2.5 million there is a way to lower the cost of benefit as our core market,” DaRe said. “Although over a five-year period. packages without losing quality or pass- we’ve been opened here the last year and a “What I’ve been able to do is ing the costs on to employees then BSI half we’ve been in this business a lot longer.” take the rhetoric out of deals and Corporate Benefits LLC will find it. BSI maintains a fully-staffed midwest office sit down with union leaders, An independent, full-service insurance in Detroit, Michigan. teachers and school districts,” agency providing employee benefits and Since opening, DaRe has drawn from DaRe said. “If we are going to human resource consulting, BSI is head- experience he gained working in other make a win-win move then there quartered in historic downtown Bethlehem markets to help Lehigh Valley companies has to be some skin in the game and specializes in group health insurance, get ahead of the curve. As healthcare costs for all parties.” dental, vision, life and disability. BSI is continue to increase DaRe’s knowledge of Healthcare reform and a lag- licensed with more than 50 insurance carri- the latest consumer driven health care ging economy are changing the ers including all top carriers in the Valley. products has allowed BSI (which stands for insurance consultant’s role. Gone After spending more than a decade Balance, Strength and Integrity) to save its are the days where consultants helping clients throughout the nation, clients significant money while preserving merely supplied their clients with Agency Principal Anthony DaRe decided to benefits. spreadsheets and quotes. return to his roots in the Lehigh Valley and BSI currently manages more than $50 “Anyone can get a quote,” establish a headquarters in Bethlehem million in yearly insurance premiums. The DaRe said. “But that’s not where I company’s client list includes Coordinated built the business -insurance is too Health, Express-Times and more than 100 expensive and too important to corporate clients in 17 states. the bottom line.” “I see in the Lehigh Valley what hap- At BSI, DaRe said future clients pened in other areas four or five years ago,” “Some insurance consultants are slow to can have their policies reviewed and get a DaRe said. “Most of our competitors will be put these plans in front of their clients proposal for free. In order to prove the value playing catch up but we benefit from hav- because they are more work and require of BSI, he compares policies to competitors ing learned about and implemented many more knowledge,” DaRe said. “The biggest and renegotiates on their behalf before pre- of these consumer driven products before.” surprise is more than 50 percent of compa- senting a proposal. The Health Savings Account (HSA), one nies don’t end up switching carriers Annual renegotiations and day-to-day of the consumer driven products that DaRe because we provide solutions within their assistance with questions and issues from a The Basics: is busy introducing to his local clients, helps current provider that have never been client’s human resource department or employees move from entitlement benefits shown to them by other agents.” from employees themselves are also part of Company Name: to engagement benefits and can lower pol- BSI is also able to keep costs down by the package. BSI Corporate Benefits, LLC icy costs up to 25 percent without jeopard- izing benefits. “In some companies it’s been more like employee bur- Address: At Coordinated Health, for instance, 95 dens instead of employee benefits... everything goes up 79 W. Market Street, Ste. 400 percent of employees are enrolled in HSAs and the company has been able to avoid and my role is to prevent that through detailed negotia- Bethlehem, PA 18018 increases for the last two years. tions and successful implementation of consumer driven “In some companies it’s been more like products,” DaRe said. Phone: 1-877-413-6417 employee burdens instead of employee Fax: 484-821-0954 benefits... everything goes up and my role is renegotiating each client’s contract annual- “Companies aren’t getting what we can to prevent that through detailed negotia- ly. Clients benefit from better rates, but provide from existing consultants - we beat www.BSIcorporate.com tions and successful implementation of DaRe said renegotiation is also necessary to the competition,” DaRe said. consumer driven products,” DaRe said. keep the market competitive. Years in Business: 9 years HSAs require a substantial learning In addition to its trailblazing efforts with Photo: Shawn Hughes, Vice President curve for businesses and DaRe is able to HSAs, BSI has gained notoriety for success- who recently joined BSI from Capital Number of Employees: 10 educate both employers and employees. In ful negotiations with teacher unions and BlueCross (left) and Anthony “Tony” DaRe, fact, as one of the leading consumer driven school districts. In 2010 BSI was recognized Agency Principal (right). Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections • Visit LehighValleyChamber.org April 2012 23
Ambassador Committee
Joseph Facchiano, Shipley Energy Ambassador Committee 610-442-9076 • [email protected]
The Value of Your Chamber Membership who have Swiss Army knives wind up “Joseph Facchiano raised his hand and only using the nail file. And so it is with said ‘yes’ to serve The Chamber and knows first hand that giving is greater than most businesses in our Chamber; they receiving, in life and in business. As a vol- only use a few of the benefits. unteer Ambassador, he knows that build- Contemplating my own situation, it ing relationships is never self-serving. Go didn’t take me long to realize that I too, ahead. Enjoy this month’s article.” - Bob used only a few of the programs available Friedman, Ambassador Chair, AFLAC to me when I first joined. How about your company? Do you know and under- When I first pondered the topic of this stand the value of your membership and article, it was going to be about ‘on- all of the programs available? Whether boarding’ new Chamber members. It you initially joined The Chamber for one became evident that this applies to all of or two specific reasons, e.g. group health us. As a proud Chamber Ambassador, I insurance, networking, etc., you are still Photo 1: The February 16 Chamber mixer meet many new members who are over- entitled to all the other benefits. at the Allentown Art Museum was a huge whelmed by the scope of resources avail- One piece of advice that we give new success. More than 100 members came able to them. It can be like drinking from members actually applies to every mem- to see the elaborate renovations and the a fire hose as they try to process all the ber. We tell them to get in the game. “Who Shot Rock and Roll” exhibit. available benefits to determine which The collective intelligence of any group is Photo 2: Spirits were high on February 7, programs to use and where to start. superior to the individual. By attending at the grand opening celebration of During a recent meeting with a new networking opportunities, seminars, Molto Pazzo, located at 553 Main St. in member, I compared the benefits of council meetings, regional Chamber historic downtown Bethlehem. (L-R): Chamber membership to a Swiss Army meetings, etc. you exchange ideas, expe Gianna and Philip Caiazzo; Executive Chef knife. There are so many useful tools. Michael DiGirolamo; owners Staci and However, I also noted that most people *To read Joe’s entire article, please visit Ralph Caiazzo; Antonio Caiazzo; LehighValleyChamber.org/Ambassadors Bethlehem Mayor John Callahan; Marta Ambassadors Committee and click on “President’s Message.” Gabriel, U.S. Senator - Patrick Toomey; Photo 3: (L-R) Executive Chef, Michael Executive Committee and Lynn Collins Cunningham, The DiGirolamo and Molto Pazzo owners Be a Chamber. Ralph and Staci Caiazzo. Chair: Bob Friedman 610-398-3727 Featured Member Aflac in Connections! (See page 22) Mike Schlossberg Celebrates 5 Years with The Chamber! Luann LaRussa 610-588-8797 Pinwheel Graphix For the past five years, I have been privileged to work at an Contact Jennifer Rodgers at amazing company, and in an amazing place, that allows me Elizabeth Martell 610-393-3500 Assurance First Land Abstract Company jenniferr@lehighvalleycham- to serve the Lehigh Valley business community. Words can- ber.org or 610-739-1615 not begin to describe what an honor that has been for me. Alysia Radford 610-821-4137 I am so proud of the things that I have been involved in Capital BlueCross for information. here – helping to provide more value for Chamber members and helping all of our members realize the many benefits of membership. I’m exceptionally happy to have helped bring this Chamber into the 21st century by working to create social media outlets that have given Chamber members entirely new ways to connect with each other. As much as we tease each other... all the time... working for someone as ener- getic, exciting and encouraging as Tony Iannelli has helped make me the person who I am today. On a day to day basis, I work with our Member Relations team, lead by the exceptionally talented Frank Facchiano (call him my supervisor... he loves that... trust me!). The Chamber is an extraordinary place, comprised of extraordinary people, and it has been an honor to work with every one of our members!
- Mike Schlossberg currently serves The Chamber as Vice President, Member Relations & Applied Technology. 24 April 2012 Visit LehighValleyChamber.org • Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections
New Member Spotlight The Greater Lehigh Valley of Commerce is pleased to welcome the following new members. This list is also available at LehighValleyChamber.org (home page)
Barker & Barker CellStar Wireless Law Office of Peter Druckenmiller 1401 Easton Avenue 1868 Leithsville Road 1 Bethlehem Plaza, Suite 508 Bethlehem, PA 18018 Hellertown, PA 18055 Bethlehem, PA 18018 Phone: (610) 317-9070 Phone: (610) 838-8456 Phone: (610) 625-4777 [email protected] [email protected] Fax: (610) 625-4372 www.barkerpaving.com www.cellstarwireless.com [email protected] Mr. John McGeehan Mr. Patrick O'Neil Mr. Peter Druckenmiller 1-800 Dry Clean PAVING & SEALING CONTRACTORS TELEPHONE PRODUCTS & SERVICES ATTORNEYS, JUDGES & LEGAL SERVICES P.O. Box 3601 Allentown, PA 18106 Beauty of Zion Connections of the Lehigh Valley, LLC DZR Group Phone: (484) 809-7660 503 East 4th Street 2523 West Allen Street 130 Revere Road [email protected] Bethlehem, PA 18015 Allentown, PA 18104 Stewartsville, NJ 08886 www.1800dryclean.com Phone: (610) 866-2117 Phone: (610) 751-7472 Phone: (908) 339-8400 Mr. Bill Moro [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] DRYCLEANERS www.thebeautyofzion.com Ms. Shilpa Barrantes www.thedzrgroup.com Ms. Jeannette Villarin EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Mr. Darnell Davis ABE Fence SALONS, SPAS & BEAUTY SUPPLIES NEWSPAPERS & PUBLICATION 4770 South Church Street Corporate Cuisine Whitehall, PA 18052 Bird Mania 5100 West Tilghman Street, Suite 135 Easton Animal Hospital Phone: 610-799-2946 3235 West Emaus Avenue Allentown, PA 18104 2015 Sullivan Trail Fax: (610) 502-1103 Allentown, PA 18103 Phone: (610) 391-9580 Easton, PA 18040 [email protected] Phone: (610) 798-7799 Fax: (610) 391-1096 Phone: (610) 252-8276 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Mr. Michael Kilpatrick www.birdmania.net www.corporatecuisine.net Ms. Phyliss Potter FENCING Ms. Debbie Lentz Mr. Ryan Oldenhage VETERNARIANS PET & ANIMAL SUPPLIES, GROOMING CATERING Allied Barton Security Services & BOARDING Easton Housing Authority 2440 Emrick Boulevard CSI Material Handling 157 South Fourth Street Bethlehem, PA 18020 Caregivers of the Lehigh Valley 3075 Avenue B Easton, PA 18042 Phone: (610) 954-8590 35 East Elizabeth Avenue, Suite 3A Bethlehem, PA 18017 Phone: (610) 258-0806 Fax: (610) 954-8929 Bethlehem, PA 18018 Phone: (610) 868-1481 Fax: (610) 258-7602 [email protected] Phone: (610) 849-2108 [email protected] Ms. Caroline Whitmore www.alliedbarton.com Fax: (610) 849-2481 www.csiforklifts.com GOVERNMENT AGENCIES & AUTHORITIES Mr. Lane Donatelli [email protected] Mr. Gerald Strauss SECURITY & ALARMS www.caregiverslv.com MANUFACTURING EggZack Ms. Candice Johnson 116 Research Drive Aqua Pools & Spa Supply ASSISSTED LIVING & HOME CARE Designer Consigner Bethlehem, PA 18015 1504 Sullivan Trail 453 Main Street Phone: 908-788-1008 Easton, PA 18040 Carrabba’s Italian Grill Bethlehem, PA 18018 www.eggzack.com Phone: (610) 253-4892 510 South Cedar Crest Boulevard Phone: (610) 419-0913 Mr. John Zack Fax: (610) 253-7838 Allentown, PA 18103 [email protected] MARKETING SERVICES [email protected] Phone: (610) 439-6100 www.designerconsignerbethlehem.com www.aquapoolseaston.com Fax: (610) 439-6200 Ms. Alexandra Fly Eugenia Couture Mr. Frank Bast [email protected] CONSIGNMENT & THRIFT STORES 2551 Baglyos Circle, Suite A-16 POOL & HOT TUB SERVICES & SUPPLIES www.carrabbas.com Bethlehem, PA 18020 Mr. Chip Lichtenwalner Donna Genay, MBA Phone: (610) 866-5181 B.J. Toy Company RESTAURANTS & CAFES 3710 West Chew Street Fax: (610) 867-2116 504 Applegate Allentown, PA 18104 [email protected] Pen Argyl, PA 18072 Carson Sports Cards Phone: (484) 553-0078 www.eugeniacouture.com Phone: 610-863-9191 / Pro Wrestling World [email protected] Ms. Barbara Vasiliadis Fax: (610) 863-4847 729 South Poplar Street www.linkedin.com/in/donnagenay CLOTHING MANUFACTURERS & SALES [email protected] Allentown, PA 18103 Ms. Donna Genay, MBA Ms. Roxann Nasatka Phone: (610) 439-7855 CONSULTING SERVICES & TRAINING MANUFACTURING [email protected] www.pro-wrestling-world.com Mr. Thomas Carson SPORTING GOODS Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections • Visit LehighValleyChamber.org April 2012 25
New Member Spotlight (continued)
Forry Ullman Harbortouch Point of Sale Maxatawny Village Industrial Phoebe Floral & Home Decor One Bethlehem Plaza, Suite 400 2202 North Irving Street Bicycles 2102 Hamilton Street Broad and New Streets Allentown, PA 18109 Allentown Fairgrounds Allentown, PA 18104 Bethlehem, PA 18018 Phone: (800) 201-0461 Farmers Market #62 Phone: (610) 434-9587 Phone: (610) 332-3400 Fax: (973) 630-9101 1825 Chew Street Fax: (610) 289-7867 Fax: (610) 332-3401 [email protected] Allentown, PA 18104 [email protected] [email protected] www.harbortouch.com Phone: (610) 683-5792 www.phoebefloral.com www.forryullman.com Mr. Joe Messina [email protected] Mr. Jack Robinson Mr. Steven Williams CREDIT CARD PROCESSING www.maxatawnyvillageindustrial- FLORISTS ATTORNEYS, JUDGES & LEGAL SERVICES bicycles.com IM Worth It! Mr. Michael Moyer Reilly Associates Four Winds Concrete 74 West Broad Street BICYCLING SALES & REPAIRS P.O. Box 667 925 Harvard Avenue Bethlehem, PA 18018 Stroudsburg, PA 18360 Bethlehem, PA 18015 Phone: (610) 861-8550 Merrits of Cleansing Phone: (570) 421-7320 Phone: (610) 865-1788 [email protected] 433 Paxinosa Road East [email protected] Fax: (610) 865-1752 Ms. Jennifer Marx Easton, PA 18040 www.reillyengineering.com [email protected] RETAIL SALES Phone: (610) 681-4531 Ms. Christine Himler www.4windsconcrete.com Fax: (610) 438-8848 ENGINEERING Mr. Sherri Casilio J.D. Byrider [email protected] CEMENT, CONCRETE & RELATED SERVICES 2460 Freemansburg Avenue Mr. Merrit Shuler Russo Concrete Easton, PA 18042 WEIGHT MANAGEMENT 389 Mickley Road Francesca’s Fitness Phone: (484) 548-6300 Whitehall, PA 18052 4504 Foxtail Drive Mr. Leonard Tagliavia The Michael Mann Team Phone: (484) 239-9564 Nazareth, PA 18064 AUTHMOBILE DEALERS: USED & NEW at Fairway Independent Mortgage [email protected] Phone: (610) 442-2281 1275 Glenlivet Drive, Suite 100 Mr. Scott Russo [email protected] Susan D. Jarvis, CPA, CVA Allentown, PA 18106 CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, www.francescasfitness.com 539 Werkheiser Avenue Phone: (610) 432-0900 MATERIALS, RENTALS & SALES Ms. Fran DeNardo Nazareth, PA 18064 Fax: (484) 393-4214 HEALTH PREVENTION & FITNESS CENTERS Phone: (610) 759-4056 [email protected] Sage Energy Services Fax: (610) 746-3327 www.themichaelmannteam.com 624 Hanover Avenue Fred Threads [email protected] Mr. Michael Mann Allentown, PA 18109 9 West Berger Street www.susanjarviscpa.com MORTGAGE BROKERS Phone: (877) 456-SAGE Emmaus, PA 18049 Ms. Susan D. Jarvis Fax: (877) 524-SAGE Phone: (610) 205-7538 ACCOUNTING & BILLING SERVICES MyTableware.com [email protected] [email protected] 3971 Independence Drive www.sageenergyservices.com www.fredthreads.com Jewish Family Service Schnecksville, PA 18018 Mr. Angel Rivera Ms. Kay Oswalt of the Lehigh Valley Phone: (610) 769-4050 ENERGY BOOK DEALERS & STORES 2004 Allen Street Fax: (610) 769-4054 Allentown, PA 18104 [email protected] Salisbury Behavioral Health Friendly Tree Service Phone: (610) 821-8722 www.mytableware.com - Twin Rivers Clubhouse 88 Cedar Road Fax: (610) 821-8925 Mr. Paul Sarver Jr. 60 North 4th Street Bangor, PA 18013 www.jewishfamilyservice-lv.org INTERIOR DESIGN & DÉCOR Easton, PA 18042 Phone: (610) 588-1110 Ms. Phyllis Ringold Phone: (610) 250-9630 Fax: (610) 588-5932 SOCIAL SERVICES Parkland Aquatic Club Fax: (610) 250-9611 [email protected] One Tekpark, Suite 120 [email protected] www.friendlytreeservice.com Leading Edge Signs & Imaging, Inc. 9999 Hamilton Boulevard www.salisb.com Mr. Tighe Nostrand 466 County Road 614 Breinigsville, PA 18031 Ms. Courtney Uhl LAWN & TREE CARE SERVICES Asbury, NJ 08802 Phone: (484) 397-4092 NON-PROFIT & NOT-FOR-PROFIT Phone: (484) 598-3295 [email protected] Godfrey Daniels [email protected] www.paacswim.com Smith Wilbert Vault Co. Inc. 7 East Fourth Street Mr. Jim Reed Ms. Carol Facchiano 8 Wildon Drive Bethlehem, PA 18015 SIGNS, BANNERS, FLAGS, VEHICLE SPORTS TEAMS & FACILITIES P. O. B ox 9 Phone: (610) 867-2390 GRAPHICS AND PROMOTIONAL ITEMS Bangor, PA 18013 Fax: (610) 691-3057 Phone: (610) 588-5259 [email protected] Fax: (610) 588-0452 www.godfreydaniels.org [email protected] Ms. Ramona LaBarre www.smithwilbert.com ENTERTAINMENT & FESTIVALS Mr. Lawrence Bruen CEMENT, CONCRETE & RELATED SERVICES 26 April 2012 Visit LehighValleyChamber.org • Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections
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Spear Products Super Media, LLC Timeless Stone Fabrication Valley Collection Services, A Division P.O. Box 334 252 Brodhead Road, #300 104 Mill Street of National Commercial Services Coopersburg, PA 18036 Bethlehem, PA 18017 Dublin, PA 18917 P.O. Box 4366 Phone: (610) 282-0280 Phone: (610) 317-5500 Phone: (215) 249-1555 546 Hamilton Street Fax: (610) 282-0253 Fax: (877) 785-0643 Fax: (215) 249-3737 Allentown, PA 18105 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Phone: (610) 351-7083 www.spearproducts.com www.supermedia.com www.timelessstonefab.com Fax: (610) 351-7085 Ms. Maggie Spear Ms. Merhan Wahby Mr. Michael Lis [email protected] MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, DURABLE SALES MARKETING SERVICES COUNTERTOPS www.natcomservices.com & SERVICE Mr. Ed Diaz Sweet Girlz Bakery Upper Nazareth Township COLLECTION AGENCIES State Farm Insurance-Frank Armetta 40 North Third Street 100 Newport Avenue 1501 Sumner Avenue Easton, PA 18042 Nazareth, PA 18064 Wise Guys Beer Depot Allentown, PA 18102 Phone: (610) 829-1030 Phone: (610) 759-5341 209 West Union Street Phone: (610) 351-2333 [email protected] Fax: (610) 759-4430 Allentown, PA 18102 Fax: (610) 351-0806 www.sweetgirlzpa.com [email protected] Phone: (610) 351-3800 [email protected] Ms. Kari Kirchgessner www.uppernazarethtownship.org [email protected] www.frankarmetta.com BAKERIES & SUPPLIES Ms. Betty Parish www.facebook.com/pages/ Mr. Frank Armetta GOVERNMENT AGENCIES & AUTHORITIES WISE-GUYS-Beer-Depot/ INSURANCE Tallarico’s Chocolates 170231763054508?sk=wall 26 East Third Street Upper Saucon Ambulance Corps Mr. Jeff Barber Sun Heater USA Bethlehem, PA 18015 5560 Camp Meeting Road BEER DISTRIBUTORS & BREWERIES 2430 Butler Street, Suite 121 Phone: (610) 694-9950 Center Valley, PA 18034 Easton, PA 18042 Fax: (610) 694-9550 Phone: (610) 282-1565 Phone: (484) 546-5027 [email protected] Fax: (610) 282-1954 Refer a Member and earn $50 Fax: (866) 576-7513 www.tallaricoschocolates.com [email protected] for every new member you refer! [email protected] Mr. Brian Tallarico www.uppersauconems.org www.sunheaterusa.com RETAIL SALES Mr. Matthew Markle The program is simple: Mr. Todd Rauch EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE A Chamber member can refer another HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDI- The Kyle David Group, LLC & TRANSPORTATION business to join The Chamber. If the TIONING & ENERGY MANAGEMENT 5050 Tilghman Street, Suite 435 referred member joins, the referring Allentown, PA 18104 member will receive a $50 credit Phone: (610) 336-4822 toward their next dues invoice. [email protected] To make a referral, Chamber members www.kyledavidgroup.com can visit www.lehighvalleychamber Mr. Peter Bredlau .org and click on the “Refer A INFORMATION SERVICES TECHNOLOGY Business” icon along left side, or email [email protected] or [email protected].
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Allentown Chamber
Joseph J. ElChaar, Spotless Services, Inc. Allentown Chamber President 610-770-6012 • [email protected]
There are many development projects portion for development. Mayor taking place in Allentown these days and Pawlowski attended our February board our Mayor’s Breakfast highlighted some meeting and laid out his vision and the of these projects. With the speed of necessity to develop this area of the city. demolition at the future hockey arena The ACC got the opportunity to hear moving along on schedule and news of from other groups opposing such a move new tenants at the future City Center at March’s meeting. Class A office complex, things keep And, finally the Lehigh County happening at a fast and consistent pace. government may have missed the mark We also learned that a new hotel and on the issue of reassessment. While the more office space will be integrated into economy seems to be moving in the right the arena development project. I guess direction, the real estate market may not when it rains, it pours. seem to be following suit. And, there’s more positive news with On a personal and sad note, on the streetscape enhancements along 19th February 8, one of the Allentown Street that will make this neighborhood Chamber’s finest board members passed more pedestrian and user friendly and will away. Howard Graeffe was a friend, a highlight the theater, cafes and retail shops dedicated supporter of The Chamber, an in the West End Theater District. active and selfless member of our board One controversial issue that is playing and the chair of our Events Committee. in the media revolves around the Queen We all feel the loss of such a good member City Airport and the Mayor’s desire to of our Allentown community. Rest in either sell the land or partition off a peace, Howard.
Photo 1: Joseph ElChaar, President of the Mayor Pawlowski’s Breakfast Seminar Series: Allentown Chamber addressed the crowd of over 300 at the Mayor’s Breakfast “City Hall 101 - Doing Business in Allentown” address. Sponsor: Thursday, April 26 Photo 2: Some of the many attendees at this year’s Mayor’s address. Cosmopolitan • 22 North 6th Street, Allentown 7 a.m. Registration / 7:30 a.m. Breakfast/ 8 - 9 a.m. Presentation Photo 3: Greg Butz of Alvin H. Butz, FREE to Allentown businesses. All others $25 per person. (Premiere Sponsor for the event) intro- duced Mayor Pawlowski. Join some of the city’s key staff from Zoning, Codes, Business License and Business Development, and learn Photo 4: Mayor Ed Pawlowski delivered a passionate speech to the sold-out crowd how to plan for and open your business in Allentown. at the Holiday Inn Center City Allentown. To register, see the enclosed flier or contact Lorie Reinert *Courtesy of www.i360tours.com/John at [email protected]. Wilchek Jr. 28 April 2012 Visit LehighValleyChamber.org • Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections
Bethlehem Chamber Photo & Images: Mark Pesavento, B. Braun Medical Inc. The Downtown Bethlehem Chamber President Bethlehem 610-266-0500 • [email protected] Association won two Addy Awards for its 2011 We are thrilled to announce that on May ner beginning at 6:45 p.m., the program Bethlehem 10, The Bethlehem Chamber will hold its will wrap up around 8:30 p.m., at which VegFest promo- 95th Annual Dinner at the brand new point the Event Center will open up their tions. Sands Bethlehem Event Center. Because brand new Vision Bar for the after-party. this will be the very FIRST public event On another note, the DBA received held at the Event Center, the Sands’ offi- two gold ADDY Awards for its Bethlehem cials are working with us to make a terrif- VegFest promotions on March 2 at the ic first impression by turning it into an Annual ADDY Award Ceremony. The event worthy of the Sands’ name. With an advertising campaign, directed by open bar, delectable appetizers and a Samantha Schwartz, was designed by world class dinner, this Annual Dinner Christian Weber who is our DBA’s design will be one that you shouldn’t miss. We intern AND a SOPHOMORE at Kutztown will have a featured presentation by University. Congratulations Christian! We Richard A. Anderson, President and CEO are very proud of you. of St. Luke’s University Health Network For more information about the and will be granting awards to these wor- Annual Dinner, please contact Lynn thy recipients: Dr. Arthur Scott of Collins Cunningham at 610-739-1510 or Northampton Community College who register at bethlehemregistrations will receive the Priscilla Payne Hurd @lehighvalleychamber.org. Award; and Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem which will receive the Strategic Partner Award. Starting with a 5:30 p.m. cocktail reception and the din- Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections • Visit LehighValleyChamber.org April 2012 29
Easton Area Chamber
Graham Simmons, Norris McLaughlin & Marcus, P.A. Easton Area Chamber Chair 610-391-1800 • [email protected]
March Madness! The Easton Area & President, and Congressman Holden. The Chamber and the Business & Commerce month wrapped up with an open house Association of Forks (BCAF) Township was and ribbon cutting for Wolper Information very busy throughout the entire month. Services in downtown Easton on March 27. The month kicked off with BCAF’s first St. Later in the day on March 13, EACC Patrick’s Day Casino Night fundraiser at members had the distinct opportunity to the Olde Mill Yoga Studio on March 10. talk with Congressman Tim Holden of the Photo 1: Easton Mayor Sal Panto, Jr. dis- Special thanks to all of our generous 17th District at Northampton Country Club cussed plans for the future and recent sponsors, as well as our event sponsor: in a joint event with The Chamber’s Public development updates to attendees of Easton Hospital. Music was provided by Policy Committee. Following the meet and the annual “State of the City” address. local music legend Chuck Schubert, beer greet, a live taping of WFMZ’s Business sponsored by Allentown and Forks Matters was held with host Tony Iannelli, Photo 2: Aura Salon (1940 Northampton Beverage, casino gambling tables provid- The Chamber’s CEO/President, and St.) celebrated a grand opening with ed by All About Fun, and raffle prizes Congressman Holden. The month wrapped Owners Bernadette Moussa and Odil donated by Easton Area/Forks business- up with an open house and ribbon cutting Koorie. es. The Fundraising Committee worked for Wolper Information Services in down- very hard on making this event a success town Easton on March 27. Photo 3: Antonella’s Bakery in Forks Photo 4: Shelley Brown, President & CEO and an enjoyable evening for all! Please join me in welcoming our newest Township (1700 Sullivan Trail) celebrated of the State Theatre Center for the Arts, Later in the day on March 13, the Easton members: Peace of Mind Services, Palmer a grand opening with Joe Emrick, PA gave an engaging presentation on the Area Chamber and The Chamber’s Public Township; Diner 248, Palmer Township; State Rep.; Antonella Gaglione, Owner; theatre’s history and plans for the Policy Committee had the distinct opportu- Sands Mechanical, Nazareth; Antonella’s and Erik Chuss, Chair of the Forks 2012/2013 season. nity to talk with Congressman Tim Holden, Bakery, Forks Township; Hibachi Grill & Township Supervisors. representing the 17th Congressional Century Buffet, Palmer Township; Kinara District of PA, at Northampton Country Publishing and Productions, LLC, Easton; Club. Following the meet and greet, a live Adgraphs, Nazareth; A-Tech Suburban, taping of WFMZ’s Business Matters was held Palmer Township; and Lucas Technical with host Tony Iannelli, The Chamber’s CEO Services, Forks Township. 30 April 2012 Visit LehighValleyChamber.org • Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections
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East Penn Chamber
Joe Farkas, Aspire Consulting - Vistage East Penn Chamber President 610-442-1068 • [email protected]
Here is a new networking tool for relationship. When someone leans in and you... and the East Penn Chamber can you find yourself leaning in to their vision help. All of us have come to Chamber and goals, now you have something to events hoping to meet someone with work with for the long term! Photo 1: EPCC and WLCC learned about whom we can do business. Next time try How can the East Penn Chamber help? practical options for saving real money this. Next time you attend an event single out and positioning their businesses as being Invite someone to meet you to share someone and ask them to meet you to “Green” at the February lunch titled visions and desired goals for the next year. share visions and goals. Remember, some “Profiting From Green: How to make your Of course, this approach requires that you will and some won’t. business more energy efficient.” have your own vision and desired goals Reminder: We will not hold a monthly stated; and we all know we should be doing lunch in April. We are encouraging our Photo 2: Panelist Kevin Baker, Sitka that anyway. members to attend the Buy Lehigh Valley Enterprises, Inc. discussed lighting Some people will agree to meet you on Business Expo on April 11 at Lehigh options with attendees. this basis and some will not. Ask yourself University’s Rauch Field House. For event with which you would rather do business? details please see page 3. Photo 3: Panelists Bruce Foote, Once you share your vision and goals and Mark your calendar for May 16 when GreenPath PA and The Chamber’s Energy East Penn & Western Lehigh hear another's you will find that some peo- we will be touring Lehigh Valley Hospital’s & Environmental Committee; Jennifer Program Sponsors: ple “lean in” and some “lean out”. If some- Hackerman- Patz House and hearing how Hopkins, The Sustainable Energy Fund; • Iobst Travel American Express one leans out, let them keep going. You this unique facility serves LVH and the com- and Kevin Baker, Sitka Enterprises, Inc. • Boy Scouts of America may arrange to complete a transaction, but munity. pose with WLCC, Joe Goll, SAGE Minsi Trails Council you're not likely to form a lasting business Consulting and Wealth Management. Western Lehigh Chamber
Joe Goll, SAGE Consulting & Wealth Management Western Lehigh Chamber President 610-440-2772 • [email protected]
“Building Businesses, Bridging Communities.”
Tax Day is upon us... unfortunately. Are I hope you took the time to join us for you and your business prepared? Hard the March presentation by Bob Friedman: earned revenue and profit is “given away” “Networking to Grow Your Business Save the Date: Wednesday, May 16 - Tour of Lehigh Valley Hospital’s to support “services provided” by local, Profitability”! Bob was and is a very sincere Hackerman-Patz House * Limited to the first 40 registrants. state, and federal governments. Are you individual and speaker with a sound mes- * Please bring a non-perishable food item to assist in stocking their pantry. getting the value and support you sage. He and his Ambassador Committee expect, you need? Are you, as a business members continue to support all of us as owner and a “value creator”, content with Chamber members with grand openings, how our governments spend our tax dol- among many other avenues of service, and lars for the “greater good”? Decisions, individual business support. decisions! There will be no April meeting at Remember, The Chamber has many Brookside CC, but I encourage all of you to programs and benefits to put your annual come and support the annual Business dues to work effectively on your behalf. So, Expo, sponsored by Women’s Business please continue to support you fellow busi- Council, at Rauch Field House at Lehigh ness owners and entrepreneurs by using University on April 11. Please go to page the services offered by our Chamber and 3 and mark your calendars for April 11 at 10 make a commitment to get involved your- a.m. self, as many of us have. You will enjoy the Bring a friend and colleague to expand networking and business growth opportu- your knowledge base and visit with your nities along with a sense of “helping the fellow business owners exhibiting their greater good”! business products and services! 32 April 2012 Visit LehighValleyChamber.org • Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections
Visit GNLCC Business of the Month: Greater Northern Lehigh Bob’s Wildlife Taxidermy Kevin Schmidt, The Neffs National Bank LehighValley Owner Bob Danenhower started the Greater Norther Lehigh Chamber President business in Orefield in 1987 and has Chamber.org/ been serving the sportsmen and wildlife 610-767-3875 • [email protected] enthusiasts for more than 25 years. Bob and his staff offer all phases of taxidermy, Coupons tanning, and restoration. They are inter- national big game specialists mounting It’s great to have spring arrive. This is the a luncheon with Pennsylvania Secretary of and check out the discounts animals from around the globe. Birds time of the year when we start to think of Labor & Industry Julia K. Hearthway. that Chamber members have and waterfowl are also a shop specialty. home improvements, vacations... and Secretary Hearthway discussed the key ele- to offer you. When he started, Bob was actually budgets? Our State government and our ments of Governor Corbett’s agenda at the youngest licensed taxidermist in the area school districts are hard at work in Blue Ridge Country Club. state. In 2007, Bob was selected by the preparing, passing and implementing Every April, we hold our annual Spirit PA Outdoor Writers Association as Youth budgets that would continue the neces- Award recognition dinner. This year’s event Member Mentor of the Year for sharing his knowl- sary services with minimal increase in is being held at Iron Lakes Country Club on edge of wildlife with our youth. Bob has costs to the tax payers. This along with April 16 and we will be honoring Greg earned the trust and respect of some of the valley’s most prominent sportsmen. the recent assessment changes were Soltis for his volunteer service to the com- COUPONS Per Bob, “We are always staying on among the hot topics at our March joint munity. Please make plans to come out top of new and modern techniques and meeting with the Northampton Area and thank Greg for his continued dedica- materials introduced to the market that Chamber and LeBeam Chamber. Special tion to the community. will give our customers artistically thanks to the superintendents from If your local community organization is mounted animals and most importantly Northern Lehigh, Northwestern Lehigh, having a special event/fundraiser, please special memories that will last a lifetime. Northampton and Parkland School contact us and we will add it to our $$$ We are looking to expand our business Districts as they also addressed other ”Community Calendar” listed on our web- with additional products and services. topics, including school voucher pro- site. CLICK HERE Our goal is to serve our customers for grams and education foundations. Thank many years to come.” you for all attending and making this a *To read Kevin’s entire article, please visit Bob’s Wildlife Taxidermy is located at 4642 Kernsville Road, Orefield, PA Please success! LehighValleyChamber.org/GNLCC and *You can add coupons to your contact him at 610-398-7629 or Thanks also goes out to the Palmerton click on “President’s Message.” company by logging in with your company’s username and password. www.lvhfe.com and visit him on Face Area Chamber for inviting us to partner on Book: Bob’s Taxidermy.
Photo 1: Ron Young, Penn DOT District 5 Press Officer, provided a PennDOT proj- ect update on current and future projects in the Greater Northern Lehigh area. He discussed upcoming improvements and maintenance projects slated for the com- munity. The program was held at the Neffs Hotel OtherSide Restaurant in February.
Photo 2: Ken Nicholson, Zoning officer and Jeff Bartlett, Township Manager for North Whitehall Township discuss pend- ing projects with Ron after the lunch pro- gram. Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections • Visit LehighValleyChamber.org April 2012 33
Hellertown - Lower Saucon Chamber
Robert Knauss, Employee Employer Solutions Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber President 484-892-3314 • [email protected]
I feel really energized and so excited I’m also excited to be involved in about the direction of the Hellertown- something really special this April - busi- Lower Saucon Chamber. We’ve had some nesses will welcome spring and create many wonderful events over the past awareness of the Saucon Rail Trail on couple of months. I feel really blessed to April 28, by setting up for the communi- have members, who haven’ t been active ty at Water Street Park... the same time as in quite some time, say how thrilled they Saucon Valley History Day! So be sure to are to be a part of a growing movement make a day of it and stop by on your trav- of local businesses who are willingly els. feeding off one another in ways to thrive Finally, I would say to those of you and grow their businesses. who have felt that your local Hellertown- We are so fortunate to be a part of Lower Saucon Chamber hasn’t done any- something really special this year as we thing for you lately - give us a second celebrate our 90th Annual Banquet in look. As your President, I commit to you May. Rob Vaughn will be our keynote that everything we do is with you in speaker and it promises to be a well- mind. Thanks. Photos 1 - 4: HLSC and SLCC members attended event. celebrated The Promenade Shops Restaurant Week with an evening mixer filled with networking good food and Southern Lehigh Chamber door prizes. Photo 2: SLCC board members Ken Deborah McDonald, VP, QNB Bank Margraff, Interstate Fleet Services and Southern Lehigh Chamber President Daren Prokopowhich, Lehigh Valley 215-538-5600 • [email protected] Financial Group pose with Josh Dodd, Wells Fargo for a photo during the mixer held at Melt. Aloha! As I write to you I have just come Mark Carrow, Managing Partner, Citrin back from our beautiful state of Hawaii Cooperman; and Gina F. Rubel, Esq., Photo 3: Leah Christman, Southern and what an experience that was! My President/CEO, Furia Rubel Marketing & Lehigh School District; Walter Sanders, husband and I had the privilege of stay- Public Relations. As always we like to bring Sanders Brand Solutions (SBS); Catherine ing for 2 weeks on the Island of Maui near to our Chamber members relevant topics Abreu, Viridian and Sharon Sanders, SBS Ka’anapali and Lahaina. I have been and information to help you with your busi- at the joint mixer held in February. inspired by its waterfalls and bright col- ness needs. If you have an idea for a topic ors and am ready for the beauty of spring please share with myself, Ellie or any one of and summer in my own back yard! Please our board members. We would be happy to feel free to chat with me next time you listen! see me about this wonderful unforget- Mark your calendar for our Annual table experience! A special “thank you” to Shining Star Award! We are planning a my VP of SLCC, Mike Nesfeder for step- mixer reception at this year’s winner, the ping in for me at the mixer at Melt while I Copperhead Grill on May 9. was away. I heard it was well attended I hope to see you at this month’s Buy and a great night of networking for all! Lehigh Valley Business Expo on April 11 SLCC had the privilege of listening to a at Lehigh University’s Rauch Field House. wonderful group of panelists on March 7 (if Further details on page 3. Come out and you did not attend, you missed a great get to know the other businesses in the meeting!) on the topic of “Succession Lehigh Valley and help them to GET TO Planning and Protecting Your Business KNOW YOUR BUSINESS too! Long Term”. This was our first joint event with the Upper Bucks Chamber, and we look forward to partnering on future events Southern Lehigh Program Sponsors: with them in the future. In addition, I would • Capital Planning • CarolTalks.com like to thank our panelists for their time and • Fitzpatrick Lentz and Bubba The Chamber has more than 5,000 friends on Facebook... the useful information they shared: • Oral Dynamics • QNB Bank are you one of them? Edward J. Lentz, Esq., Chair, Estate • RLB - Regan, Levin, Bloss, Brown Planning and Administration, Fitzpatrick, Blog: LehighValleyChamber.Blogspot.com • Facebook: Facebook.com/TheChamber & Savchak, P.C. - Allentown Linked In: LinkedIn.com/Companies/GLVCC Lentz & Bubba; Tom Bisko, CEO, QNB; • Sanders Brand Solutions David Freeman, President/CEO, QNB; Twitter: Twitter.com/GLVCC • YouTube: YouTube.com/GLVCC 34 April 2012 Visit LehighValleyChamber.org • Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections • Visit LehighValleyChamber.org April 2012 35
Serving areas within: Lehigh LeBEAM Township, Bath Borough, East Allen Township, and Moore Township Carol Ritter, CarolTalks.Com LeBEAM President • 610-216-5343 www.caroltalks.com; [email protected]
“Grow Your Business - Position Yourself” Have you ever heard someone say, “I did- expert. You already know what your n’t know you had a business”, or “I didn’t niche marketplace is based on your serv- know you did that!” Everyone needs to ice or your product capitalize on that. know what you do. Is that literally possi- Carols Top Ten Ways to Position ble? Probably no,t but you can decide Yourself as an Expert. Let’s use a Florist and you can plan to double, triple or even as an example: quadruple your audience (future buyers) • Become a Guest Blogger for Martha by positioning yourself as an expert. Stewart. Here’s an example: Flo... does that ring • Brand your Business Personality - a bell with you? Recently, I filed a claim Become known as “The Store with Flower with my homeowners insurance. It was Power”. handled poorly, communication was a • Get your Message out - Forums, press big zero and the claim is still open after 8 releases, newsletters, web video and months. I decided after months and podcasts reach out to like-minded web- months of seeing Progressive insurance sites offering services at no charge. on the internet, billboards, television • Coin your Philosophy - Flowers Color commercials and Flo (she even has a the World! Halloween costume), I would ask for an • Solve Clients Problems - Remind them insurance bid. They positioned them- of all the ways flowers can be used. Email selves everywhere, better yet they act like buyers on special days or holidays. experts and they treat you like they can’t live without your business. What a novel *To read Carol’s entire article, please visit thought! LehighValleyChamber.org/LeBEAM and You too can position yourself as an click on “President’s Message.” 36 April 2012 Visit LehighValleyChamber.org • Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections
Register Now: NACC Iron Pigs Night • Wednesday, June 27 Northampton Area Chamber Lehigh Valley IronPigs Stadium 5:45 p.m. Doors Open to Private Level / 7:05 p.m. Game Time / $40 Member Tony Pristash, Owner, All Things Framed “Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs vs. Rochester Red Wings” Members will have advance entry to the private club level entrance and enjoy Northampton Area Chamber President a buffet dinner on the 1st base PenTelaData Party Porch! NACC will present the 610-262-8669 • [email protected] “2012 Business of the Year Award”. **Pre-Sale for NACC Chamber Members!** Tickets are available on a “First Come, First Served” basis! Register by 4/30/12. To register, contact Colleen Daniels at [email protected]. Newhard Pharmacy... Bob’s Flower Shop... We would like to hear about your over- The Quality Optician... Ruth Miller all company mission and how it serves our Agency... Sacred Heart Assisted Living, business community, our local citizens, the Appalachian Creations... Miller Ace quality of life in the Northampton Area and Hardware... the continued success of our Chamber in Will your Northampton Area business building a better business community. You be added to the list of our “NACC Business don’t need to write like Shakespeare to of the Year” winners ? wow us - just tell us a truthful, inspiring It’s time for the Northampton Area story about your business and we’ll take it Chamber to select our annual “Business of from there. the Year” award winner… with your help. We will announce the winner of this Please nominate a business or feel free to prestigious award at NACC’S “Iron Pigs tell us about your success! Night” on June 27 at Coca-Cola Field. The forms can be found on our website So, please don’t be shy and get your at www.northamptonpa.com . Please com- story to us as soon as possible for consider- plete the form and tell us why you feel your ation. Of course, our Board feels everyone business should be considered for our “6th is “Business of the Year”, but do tell us why Annual Northampton Area Chamber you stand a little bit taller. Business of the Year” award. We have extended the deadline to submit your nomination to Friday, April 20, 2012!
Phillipsburg Area Chamber
David Schaare, Jiorle’s Office Supplies Phillipsburg Area Chamber Chair 908-454-3433 • [email protected]
What an exciting time of the year! After a May. We will partner with our Easton col- refreshingly mild winter, the world is leagues and schedule a monthly 7:30 a.m. exploding with color and opportunity. networking opportunity for our members. Photos: Scenes from the ribbon cutting This is a time of year when we feel reborn With the addition of Meg Dowd as ceremony for the Performing Artist and are filled with energy and enthusi- Coordinator of Phillipsburg and Easton Learning Center (224 Stockton Street, asm. That is surely the case in Initiatives, we have improved our web pres- Phillipsburg, NJ). Phillipsburg. We look forward to a busy ence, launched a FaceBook page and are and fruitful spring and summer. well into the planning of Ole Towne Photo 1: Lehigh Valley Steel Hawks Just a couple of weeks ago we celebrat- Festival, a summer Luau, and a special pro- Precious Metal Dance Team joins grand ed the grand opening of a new and innova- gram in conjunction with Thomas the Tank opening festivities with owners of the tive business, the Performance Artist Engine. Performing Artist Learning Center. Learning Center, under the leadership of Join us in P’burg this summer. Christy Van Natta. Christy is filling a very real Photo 2: Phillipsburg Town Council repre- need for the training and development of sentative, Bernie Fey, shares his excite- performing artists. We wish her success. ment for the arts to have a new home in This month we are launching a great Phillipsburg, NJ. “Power Networking” program at the La Bella Via - this will be a great opportunity for Photo 3: Owners, Steve Anderson, Christy you to build new business relationships Van Natta, Andrew Chervak and Johanna and gain some new customers. In May we Chervak celebrate the grand opening of will host Mayor Wyant for his annual report the Performing Artist Learning Center. to the community. There are many new ini- tiatives in Phillipsburg and we will be excit- Save the Dates: July 20 - 22 ed to learn first hand of his plans. A regular monthly networking initiative will kick off in Phillipsburg’s Ole Town Festival Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections • Visit LehighValleyChamber.org April 2012 37
MIXERS (CHAMBER-WIDE)
Chamber Mixer at
Chamber Mixer Thursday, April 26 Thursday, April 12 4801 Saucon Creek Road, Ste. 110, Center Valley 5 - 7 p.m. • FREE 238 Sycamore Drive, Breinigsville • 5 - 7 p.m. • FREE
Join us to sample some of the chef’s newest creations Join us for a free Chamber Mixer at the Saucon Valley Medical Center. at Florence Italian Grille. Tour the center and Sacred Heart Senior Living. Be one of the first 50 guests and receive a free drink. Overlook the scenic grounds and enjoy networking, Plenty of good food and networking will abound. seafood-themed hors d’oeuvres and a selection of beer and wine.
To register, see the enclosed flier or contact Jennifer Rodgers at To register, see the enclosed flier or contact Jennifer Rodgers at [email protected]. [email protected].
GRAND OPENING (CHAMBER-WIDE)
You’re invited to our Grand Opening Celebration on April 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. Located at: 3779 Nicholas Street, Easton
Chamber members are invited to try out the scrumptious buffet and meet the owner, Alan Zheng. You won't go away hungry! See you there.
To register, see the enclosed flier or contact Jennifer Rodgers at [email protected]. 38 April 2012 Visit LehighValleyChamber.org • Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections
Seminars/Webinars/Workshops
Gross McKinley Presents: “When Marketing Online, Legal Risks Can Go Viral!” The Chamber Presents: Tuesday, May 15 “Business Trends Webinar Series!” Best Western LV Hotel & Conference Center, 300 Gateway Dr., Bethlehem Present a Webinar to Chamber Members! 11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. • $20 Member • $35 Non-Member The Chamber presents its Business Trends Webinar Series. With this program, you can present and position yourself as an Get the 411 You Need to Keep Your Business Compliant with Current expert in your field and set yourself apart from the competi- Internet Marketing and Advertising Laws. tion. With webinars, you can present an authoritative presentation from any computer with internet access. Participants can The internet is a massive and often successful marketing tool. However, it is interact and ask questions throughout the presentation. If an not without laws or regulations. Be sure you are advertising your business, and attendee cannot make a webinar, it can be downloaded it off marketing yourself, within the confines of this evolving legal environment. of our website and viewed on their own time! We can also send you the webinar itself so you can market and distribute it Presenters: however you see fit. John “Jack” Gross is a partner in the firm's commercial transactional and Best of all: these webinars are absolutely free to attendees. media and internet law practice groups and he is Adjunct Faculty member in the Media & Communications Department at Muhlenberg College. For more information on presenting a webinar with The Chamber, Kimberly Spotts-Kimmel is a member of Gross McGinley's business law, email Mike Schlossberg at [email protected]. media and internet law practice groups. Loren Speziale serves as co-chair of the litigation practice group and focuses her practice on litigation and counsels clients in the defense and prosecution of claims in the state and federal courts of PA and NJ.
To register, see the enclosed flier or contact Colleen Daniels at [email protected]. PUBLIC POLICY
“Your wallet, your business, your healthcare... how will the state budget affect your budget?”
“Legislative Luncheon With Special Guest PA Senator Jake Corman” Thursday, April 5 Saucon Valley Country Club • 2050 Saucon Valley Rd., Bethlehem 11:30 Registration • 12 Noon - 1 p.m. Program • $35
Gold Sponsors: Silver Sponsor:
Independent Licensee of the BlueCross BlueShield Association Sponsors as of 3/5/12:
The Governor’s proposed budget has no new taxes and is intended to stimulate the economy, but for now less revenue is coming in to the coffers - so cuts are being made! The leader of the Senate Appropriations Committee will tell you what these cuts will mean to you. You shouldn’t miss this interactive discussion with PA Senator Jake Corman (R-Centre)!
To register contact Melody Gardner at [email protected] or 610-841-5862, or see the enclosed flier. Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections • Visit LehighValleyChamber.org April 2012 39
Mission Council Events
Young Professionals Mixer Hispanic Chamber and SBC Event Wednesday, April 25 Friday, April 20 “Build Your Pipeline Location: TBD “A World Class Networking Event” *Check LehighValleyChamber.org/Events Sponsor: for the latest information 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. • Free (Chamber members can join YPC for FREE at the door.)
4 Points Sheraton • 3400 Airport Rd., Allentown Meet and Greet with the YPC! 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. • $25 Mem./$30 Walk-In/$50 Non-Mem.
Come out to meet the YPC Board during Happy Every attendee will: Hour and find out about all the great and exciting • Introduce his/her business using an “elevator pitch” of 25 words or less programs such as networking, professional devel- • Pitch his/her business for two minutes to people seated at the same table opment, community outreach and marketing. • Set‑up a one‑on‑one meeting with another attendee • Provide marketing materials for a resource table The group welcomes all ages to attend. Bring plenty of business cards and marketing material. (Time will be kept in order that everyone has his/her opportunity.)
To register, see the enclosed flier or contact Marta Anglade at To register, see the enclosed flier or contact Colleen Daniels [email protected]. at [email protected]. Women’s Business Council Lunch Tuesday, April 24 The Chamber & Hispanic Chamber Event “Break Networking Barriers” "Cinco De Mayo Fiesta" Thursday, May 3 Four Points Sheraton 3400 Airport Rd., Allentown Da Vinci Center • 3145 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Registration / 6 - 8 p.m. Fiesta $25 Mem./$30 Late Reg./Walk-In $10 Members (GLVCC/HCCLV) / $20 Non-Members / Children FREE $50 Non-Mem. Please join us for Mariachi music, dancers, food, drinks and good- ies for children. This year we want our Latino audience to familiar- ize themselves with the beautiful Da Vinci Center facility, and get their children involved in future activities in the arts and sciences Come to learn and practice how to deal with different and difficult at the center. This event requires you to register. For sponsorship networking styles. *This is an interactive program - please be sure info, contact Marta Anglade at [email protected]. to bring business cards! To register, email Marta, or see the enclosed flier. Book drive for Cops 'n' Kids Children's Literacy Program: Please bring in new or gently used children’s books. Sponsors as of 3/5/12: To register, see the enclosed flier or contact Colleen Daniels at [email protected].
Spring Golf League Last Chance! When: Every Wednesday from April 18 through July 18(no play July 4th) Where: Wedgewood Golf Course • 4875 Limeport Pike, Coopersburg Tee-Times: 3:15 - 5 p.m. • Cost: $325 • Includes: Season opening tournament, green fees mid season tourney, networking on the deck and season ending tournament & banquet To register, see the enclosed flier or contact Colleen Daniels at [email protected]. 40 April 2012 Visit LehighValleyChamber.org • Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections
Council Events/Meetings
NORTHERN LEHIGH 18th Annual Spirit Award EACC & PACC Event Wednesday, April 18 BRIDGING THE GAP . . . Monday, April 16, 2012 Iron Lakes Country Club “Power Networking Luncheon”
GREATER GNLCC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 3625 Shankweiler Rd., Allentown La Bella Via 41 Third St., Phillipsburg, NJ 6 p.m. Cocktails • 6:45 p.m. Dinner & Program • $35 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Join us to honor Greg Soltis for his service to the community. $20
Choice of: Panco Breast of Chicken with Dijon Sauce Or Roast Loin of Pork Join us and develop relationships Thanks to our Sponsors! with Chamber members just across the river. Bechtel’s Pharmacy • Ironton Telephone • Keystone Technology, LLC Exchange ideas, discuss your business PenTeleData • Prudential Benjamin Real Estate • Rentschler Chevrolet- and create new contacts within the community. Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge • The Neffs National Bank • Working Dog Press To register, see the enclosed flier or contact Colleen Daniels To register, see the enclosed flier or contact Meg Dowd at at [email protected]. [email protected]. ACC Event ACC Event Thursday, April 19 Thursday, April 26 “INside Allentown 2012 Guide Launch Party” Mayor Pawlowski’s Breakfast Series: Lehigh Valley Grand Prix “City Hall 101 – Doing Business in Allentown” 649 S. 10th St., Allentown Cosmopolitan, 22 N. 6th Street, Allentown 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. 7 a.m. Registration / 7:30 a.m. Breakfast FREE and Open to the Public 8 - 9 a.m. Presentation FREE to Allentown businesses. Sponsor: All others $25 per person. Join the Allentown Chamber as we present INside Allentown 2012 in celebration of Allentown’s 250th anniversary. Now in its third edition, Join some of the city’s key staff from Zoning, Codes, Business the INside Allentown guide continues to showcase Allentown’s assets - people, License and Business Development, and learn how to plan for places and arts and cultural amenities. Pick up your copy at the Launch Party and open your business in Allentown. or at the Allentown Chamber office. To register, see the enclosed flier or contact Lorie Reinert at To register, see the enclosed flier or contact Lorie Reinert at [email protected]. [email protected]. LeBEAM Event EACC Event Wednesday, April 26 Saturday, April 28 “Chamber Storage Warz” “Sweet Girlz Bakery Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting” The Storage Center on 512 340 N. Walnut St., Bath • 5 - 7 p.m. 40 North Third Street, Downtown Easton Fee: Canned good or non-perishable item = 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. $100 in Funny Money for Bidding! 11:30 a.m. Official Ribbon Cutting
First 50 to sign up will receive a GIFT CARD to The Storage Center on 512! Welcome Sweet Girlz Bakery to downtown Easton. Owners Kari Kirchgessner and Join us for over the top bidding warz! Don’t miss this great opportunity Jill Fuls are excited to be in Easton, and welcome you to celebrate the opening of their to network and play the Chamber’s version of Storage Warz. All canned goods new bakery. Sweet Girlz Bakery is a full service cookie, pastry, cupcake and sweet and non-perishables will benefit the local food bank and soup kitchen, treatz bakery. The day will feature a mini buffet with special treatz from the kitchen Loaves and Fishes! Enjoy light appetizers from the Daily Grind. of Sweet Girlz. Special giveaways will be offered! To register, see the enclosed flier or contact Colleen Daniels To register, see the enclosed flier or contact Meg Dowd at at [email protected]. [email protected]. Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections • Visit LehighValleyChamber.org April 2012 41
Council Events/Meetings
HLSC Event Southern Lehigh Shining Star Award Saturday, April 28 “HLSC Pathway to Progress: Wednesday, May 9 A Look at the Present to Honor the Past” Water Street Park Water St. (1 block west of Main St.), Hellertown 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.; FREE
Welcome Spring! This event promotes the Rail Trail by having local businesses offering information and product displays & a small selection of items for sale ‑ accompanied by a soft opening for a few farmers market vendors. LOCAL BUSINESSES: contact Mary if you’re interested in setting up. Copperhead Grille • 5737 Route 378, Center Valley 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Mixer & Awards Reception To register, see the enclosed flier or contact Colleen Daniels $15 at [email protected].
Each year the Southern Lehigh Chamber looks to honor and celebrate EACC Event a business in the Southern Lehigh area that demonstrates a strong sense of entrepreneurship and community spirit. We will be presenting Mike Dontas Sunday, April 29 owner of the Copperhead Grille with this year’s award. Join us for this opportunity to celebrate at the Copperhead Grille with Mike and fellow Chamber members. “Easton Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting” To register, see the enclosed flier or contact Colleen Daniels Wegman’s Plaza at Routes 248 & 33 at [email protected]. 3770 Dryland Way, Lower Nazareth 12 Noon - 6 p.m. 12:30 p.m. Official Ribbon Cutting Join members of the Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber for their
Welcome the newest spa in the Easton area. Hand & Stone offers massages, facials, “90th Annual HLSC Banquet” and waxing in a relaxing environment. A visit to Hand & Stone will leave you feel- ing restored, relaxed, and refreshed. The event will feature complimentary face map- ping and chair massages. Special giveaways throughout the day! Friday, May 18 To register, see the enclosed flier or contact Meg Dowd at The Meadows [email protected]. (Chalet Room) 1770 Meadows Rd., Hellertown 6 - 8:30 p.m. • $50 (cash bar) GNLCC Event Tuesday, May 1
Featuring Keynote Speaker: NORTHERN “Technology Today” Channel 69 News’ Rob Vaughn LEHIGH Neffs Hotel Otherside Restaurant Meal options include: BRIDGING THE Route 873, Neffs GAP . . . Prime Rib, Haddock Bella Vista, or Chicken Marsala 11:30 a.m. Doors Open / 12 Noon Lunch
• 6 ‑ 6:30 p.m. Cocktails GREATER GNLCC $15 Member / $20 Late Registration / $30 Non-Member CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • 6:30 ‑ 7:30 p.m. Dinner Honor $1000 Phyllis M. Schnaible Merit Award Scholarship Winner Everyone knows the importance of technology in today’s society and the Lehigh Honor Csencsits Auto ‑ HLSC Business of the Year Career & Technical Institute is no exception. Sandra Himes, LCTI’s new Executive Director, will speak on Career and Technical Education and Workforce in this eco- ‑ • 7:30 8:30 p.m. Keynote Speaker Rob Vaughn nomic climate.
To register, see the enclosed flier or contact Colleen Daniels To register, see the enclosed flier or contact Colleen Daniels at [email protected]. at [email protected]. 42 April 2012 Visit LehighValleyChamber.org • Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections • Visit LehighValleyChamber.org April 2012 43
Council Events/Meetings
PACC Event Tuesday, May 9 “Phillipsburg Mayor Luncheon”
Flynn’s on the Hill 341 Pursel St., Phillipsburg, NJ 11:30 a.m. Reg./12 Noon Lunch 12:30 p.m. Program $25 Mem./Non-Mem. $30
Mayor Harry Waynt will give his Phillipsburg update. He will inform attendees of what is happening in Phillipsburg and what is planned for the future. Special guests include members of the Phillipsburg Town Council and Phillipsburg Rotary. Sponsorships: Contact Frank Facchiano at [email protected] or call 610‑841‑5810.
Antoinette
Sponsors as of 3/5/12: Chocolatier
To register, see the enclosed flier or contact Meg Dowd at [email protected]. Chamber BBRP Events 44 April 2012 Visit LehighValleyChamber.org • Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections • Visit LehighValleyChamber.org April 2012 45
Member News
The Carbon County Home, Garden & RETTEW launched a newly redesigned The ALS Association Greater Voice-over actor Brian S. Atwood, Business Expo will take place on April 28 website, www.rettew.com. RETTEW Philadelphia Chapter announced that owner of Brian S. Atwood Voice-Overs, and 29 at the Jim Thorpe Memorial Hall. reflects its opportunities and achieve- Judy Parsons of Majestic Athletic has is prominently being featured at the Register for a booth today! Visit ments through the new site, which accepted the volunteer position of Smithsonian American Art Museum’s www.carboncountyexpo.com. An focuses on its employees and projects. Corporate Recruitment Chair for the “The Art of Video Games” exhibit from Exhibitor Mixer will take place April 27. 2012 Lehigh Valley Walk to Defeat ALS®. March - September 2012 in Washington Gillespie Printing of Allentown The annual event kicks off on October D.C. Brian was selected from an interna- Shawn Hughes was named VP of BSI received the “2011 Supplier of the Year 13, from Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. tional pool of voice actors to narrate the Corporate Benefits. As Vice President Award” from Protective Coating Co. of exhibit. at BSI, he will be responsible for manag- Allentown. The award is given annually Medical Economics’ magazine named ing a portfolio of clients and developing by Protective Coating Co. to the vendor Michael Joyce, founder and President of The Eastern PA Chapter of The new opportunities throughout the who provides the greatest assistance in JoycePayne Partners, as one of the top Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Lehigh Valley. helping the company accomplish its financial and investment advisors to named Laurie Gostley-Hackett, Manager goals. medical professionals. This is Mike’s of Community Relations and Alliance for Building Communities fourth time being so named. Philanthropy at Air Products, and Kurt announced the relocation of their home Sally Handlon, owner of Handlon Landes, General Manager of the Lehigh office to 801 West Hamilton Street in Business Resources announced the Sustainable Waste Solutions (SWS) is Valley IronPigs, the Corporate Walk Allentown. The move paves the way for recent accreditation of HBR as a the first PA company to utilize a Chairs for the 2012 Light The Night Walk. the construction of the new addition to Licensed Excellence Audit Facilitator. Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trash The walk will take place on October 13 the Butz Corporate Office Building. This accreditation is based on participa- truck. SWS is poised to continue its lead- at Northampton Community College. tion in a 5 week distance learning course ership role as a trailblazer in forward- PA based Capell Insurance and successful implementation of the thinking, environmentally friendly trash Mr. Bernard J. Story has been appointed Management LLC relocated its head- Excellence Audit. elimination - including Landfill Free as the Executive Director of the Lehigh quarters to the Lehigh Valley. Capell, a alternatives for recycling, waste dispos- Valley Community Foundation. long time member of various industry Local non-profit Center for Humanistic al, food composting, electronics recy- Bernie is a native of Bethlehem. associations and insurance representa- Change (CHC), Inc. named Mary Ellen cling and Energy-from-Waste solutions. tive for world industry leaders and Jackson, MSW, Executive Director. Mary Northampton Community College’s Fortune 500 companies, is now a LVCC Ellen will lead CHC in development of a Governor Wolf Elementary School Center for Business & Industry (CBI) is member. Visit www.capins.net to learn sustainability plan to further its mission (Bethlehem School District) is hosting offering new Consortium Training more. and growth of their prevention educa- a Longaberger Basket Bingo and Chance opportunities for Customer Service and tion and life skills training programs. She Auction on April 13 a 7 p.m. (Doors open Administrative Professional MassMutual reaffirmed its commit- will be directing a CHC fundraising at 5 p.m.) There will be raffles, door Certification. The new certificates meet ment to make life insurance more effort through the Highmark Walk for a prizes and refreshments. For tickets, once a month for 5 - 6 months. Both broadly available to persons with heart Healthy Community on June 2. Visit contact Shelly Sarkozy at 610-691-1286 programs feature interactive exercises conditions. The company updated www.thechc.org to learn more. or [email protected]. that focus on increasing effectiveness, underwriting guidelines for valvular and efficiency and skill development. congenital heart disease. They also Caring Companions is celebrating its Regan, Levin, Bloss, Brown and Visit www.northampton.edu/cbi for updated its life insurance underwriting 20 year anniversary. They have been Savchak, P.C. (RLB) will soon be mov- more info. Both programs start in May. guidelines for persons suffering from assisting seniors in the Lehigh Valley ing its corporate headquarters to diabetes as well as various forms of can- with personal care, transportation, meal Allentown's brand new offices (City BRG Firearms Training launched a new cer - breast, prostate and kidney. Visit preparation, shopping, laundry, and Center Lehigh Valley), next to the new website: www.brgfirearmstraining.com. www.lehighvalleyfinancialgroup.com light housekeeping. Caring Companions arena project, which is currently under The site contains information on NRA and www.massmutual.com to learn is a division of Senior Solutions, Inc. Visit construction. and Non-NRA Advanced, Concealed more. www.senior-solutions.com. Carry & Tactical Courses. St. Luke’s Hospital & Health Network offi- Michelle Landis from ActionCOACH of Joan B. Marcus, president of Joan B. cially changed its name to St. Luke’s The Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Greater Lehigh Valley/Berks received Marcus Communications, will present, University Health Network, and the Valley has kicked-off the 2012 the prestigious LV Suits Award for Create a Memorable Marketing hospital in Bethlehem has been re- Volunteer Challenge! This year’s Management Consulting. The annual Message, with Advanta Strategies LLC, named St. Luke’s University Honorary Chair is Anne Baum from Award Event recognizes business lead- on April 17 from 4 - 5:30 p.m. The work- Hospital. For only the second time in Capital BlueCross. 10 teams will part- ership in the Lehigh Valle. Michelle has shop will be held at The Pomfret Club in St. Luke’s nearly 140-year history, the ner with 10 different non-profit agen- been a motivating force in the Lehigh Easton. To register, contact Linda Board of Trustees has officially approved cies here in the Lehigh Valley who will Valley and Berks business communities Friedman at 610-432-4888 or changing the name to accurately con- be the beneficiary of sustainable proj- since 2003. [email protected]. vey the Network’s organizational scope ects here in our community. For infor- and growth. mation, visit www.volunteerlv.org or call 610-807-0336.
FREE ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY: Member News • Submit your press releases to Brandy Skorupsky at [email protected]. Deadline is the 5th of the month prior in order to make the Connections deadline. (Placement is not guaranteed.) 46 April 2012 Visit LehighValleyChamber.org • Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections
Bob Hope USO Show Experience - A Virginia Beach SpecTAPular Event - Mark Your Calendars Brought to you by: Hotel Bethlehem
MAJOR EVENTS
PLUS: Air Show at the Military Aviation Museum APRIL 11 - Buy Lehigh Valley Expo & Tour of the US Naval Base. Lehigh Valley University, Rauch Fieldhouse Goodman Dr., Bethlehem; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; FREE
Tour Highlights: APRIL 19 - LV Commercial Real Estate Outlook • Virginia Beach Guided Tour & Awards Luncheon • US Naval Base Guided Tour Holiday Inn Conference Center • Maritime & Naval Museums & USS Wisconsin 7736 Adrienne Dr., Breinigsville (Rt. 78 & 100) 10 a.m. Doors Open/11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Program • “New Jersey Nights” Live Musical Tribute $49 Mem./$99 Non-Mem. to Frankie Valli • MacArthur Memorial Museum Guided Tour APRIL 25 - Employee Appreciation Luncheon • Spirit of Norfolk Luncheon Cruise SteelStacks Arts & Cultural Campus with entertainment 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem • Tommy Dorsey Orchestra & Live Musical Tribute 10:30 a.m. Doors Open 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. Program to Frank Sinatra $35 Mem./$60 Non-Mem.
MAY 10 - Transportation Luncheon 2012 Departs October 14th - October 18th, 2012 “How will the Lehigh Valley's infrastructure...” 4 Days • $1,320/Dbl. • Deposit: $200 per person at sign up. Final Payment & Names Due: Aug. 20, 2012. DeSales University 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley Tour Inclusions: 11:30 a.m. Reg./12 - 1:30 p.m. Lunch & Program • Tour begins and ends in Norfolk, VA • 4 Nights Oceanfront Accommodations $40 Mem./$80 Non-Mem. • 9 Meals: 4 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 4 Dinners • Airport Transfers • Deluxe Motorcoach MAY 14 - BOG & Krajsa Cup Golf Tournament • Professional Tour Manager • Admission to attractions and events in the itinerary Brookside Country Club, 901 Willow Ln., Macungie • Baggage Handling (1 suitcase per person) 11:30 a.m. Reg./11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Buffet • Taxes and Gratuities except Tour Manager and Driver 12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start 5:30 p.m. Cocktails/6:45 p.m. Dinner & Awards $200 Mem./$375 Twosome/$700 Foursome Day 1 - Fly to Norfolk, VA • Day 2 - Norfolk/Virginia Beach - US Naval Base, Nauticus, Maritime & Naval Museum, USS Wisconsin, boardwalk, “New Jersey Nights,” The Story of the Jersey Boys: Frankie Vallie and The Four Seasons • Day 3 - JUNE 7 - LV Women’s Summit Norfolk/Virginia Beach - MacArthur Memorial Museum, lunch cruise through the Norfolk Harbor, live tribute to the Big Bands Cedar Crest College, 100 College Dr., Allentown of the 30s, 40s, and 50s, candlelight seafood buffet, Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, “The Sinatra Legacy,” a special live tribute 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. to the music of Frank Sinatra • Day 4 - Virginia Beach - Taste of the Farmer’s Market, Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science $125 Mem./$175 Non-Mem. Museum, IMAX movie, Virginia Beach Military Aviation Museum, aircraft from WWI and WWII, “Swingtime in the Skies”, fly- overs featuring both Tri-Planes and Bi-Planes, southern style cookout, King Neptune’s USA Show, “Thanks for the Memories” evening with the live comedy of Bob Hope, the harmony of the Andrews Sisters, and a 14-piece orchestra that is a tribute to The Glenn Miller AAF Band • Day 5 - Fly Home from Norfolk MIXERS (CHAMBER-WIDE) APRIL 12 - Florence Italian Grille Mixer Guaranteed Departure Travel 238 Sycamore Dr., Breinigsville; 5 - 7 p.m.; FREE 2012 Exclusive Chamber Member Discount program • Call and save on your trip of a lifetime! APRIL 26 - Saucon Valley Medical Center Mixer For information, contact Lorie Reinert at [email protected] or (610) 739-1597. 4801 Saucon Creek Rd., Ste. 110, Center Valley 5 - 7 p.m.; FREE BUSINESS MATTERS STUDIO TAPING PUBLIC POLICY EVENT MAY 3 - Shops at 3900 Open House/Anniversary Join Us as an Audience Member! APRIL 5 - PP Event 3900 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown; 5 - 8 p.m.; FREE “Your wallet, your business, your healthcare... how will the state budget affect your budget?” GRAND OPENINGS (CHAMBER-WIDE) Saucon Valley Country Club 2050 Saucon Valley Rd., Bethlehem APRIL 5 - Hibachi Grill and Century Buffet To register, email Mike Schlossberg 11:30 Reg./12 Noon - 1 p.m. Program Grand Opening at [email protected] or call 484-809-1796. $35 3779 Nicholas St., Easton; 5 - 7 p.m.; FREE Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections • Visit LehighValleyChamber.org April 2012 47
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MAY 15 - Gross McKinley Seminar APRIL 16 - GNLCC Event MAY 9 - PACC Event “When Marketing Online, Legal Risks Can Go...” “18th Annual Spirit Award” “Phillipsburg Mayor Luncheon” Best Western LV Hotel & Conference Center Iron Lakes Country Club Flynn's on the Hill 300 Gateway Dr., Bethelehm 3625 Shankweiler Rd., Allentown; 6 - 9 p.m.; $35 341 Pursel St., Phillipsburg, NJ 11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. 11:30 a.m. Reg./12 Noon Lunch/12:30 p.m. Program $20 Mem./$35 Non-Mem. APRIL 18 - EACC & PACC Event $25 Mem./Non-Mem. $30 “Power Networking Luncheon” La Bella Via, 41 Third St., Phillipsburg, NJ MAY 9 - SLCC Event MISSION COUNCIL EVENTS 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.; $20 “Shining Star” APRIL 18 - JULY 18 (Wed.) Copperhead Grille SBC Golf - Spring League APRIL 19 - ACC Event 5737 Rte. 378, Center Valley Wedgewood Golf Course “INside Allentown 2012 Guide Launch Party” 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Mixer & Awards Reception 4875 Limeport Pike, Coopersburg Lehigh Valley Grand Prix, 649 S. 10th St., Allentown $15 Tee-Times: 3:15 - 5 p.m. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.; FREE $325 MAY 10 - BCC Event APRIL 26 - ACC Event “Bethlehem Chamber Annual Dinner” APRIL 20 - SBC & HCC Event “Mayor Pawlowski's Breakfast Series” Sands Bethlehem Event Center “Build Your Pipeline - A World Class Networking...” Cosmopolitan, 22 N. 6th Street, Allentown 5:30 p.m. Reception/6:45 p.m. Dinner Four Points Sheraton 7 - 9 a.m. 7:17 - 8:30 p.m. Program 3400 Airport Rd., Allentown FREE to Allentown businesses. $95 Mem./$150 Non-Mem. 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. All others $25 per person. $25 Mem./$30 Walk-In/$50 Non-Mem. MAY 17 - ACC Event APRIL 26 - LeBEAM Event: “Chamber Storage Warz” “Allentown Chamber Annual Dinner” APRIL 24 - WBC Luncheon The Storage Center on 512, 340 N. Walnut St., Bath Barristers Club “Break Networking Barriers” 5 - 7 p.m.; Fee: Canned good or non-perishable item 1114 Walnut St., Allentown Four Points Sheraton 5:30 p.m. Reception/6:30 p.m. Dinner & Program 3400 Airport Rd., Allentown APRIL 28 - HLSC Event $80 Mem./$120 Non-Mem. 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. “HLSC Pathway to Progress: A Look at the...” $25 Mem./$30 Late Reg./Walk-In/$50 Non-Mem. Water Street Park, Hellertown MAY 18 - HLSC Event 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.; FREE “90th Annual HLSC Banquet” APRIL 25 - YPC Mixer The Meadows (Chalet Room) Location: TBD APRIL 28 - EACC Event: “Sweet Girlz Grand...” 1770 Meadows Rd., Hellertown 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. 40 North Third St., Easton 6 - 8:30 p.m. FREE 11 a.m. - 4 p.m./11:30 a.m. Ribbon Cutting; FREE $50 (cash bar) APRIL 29 - EACC Event MAY 3 - HCC Event CHAMBER BBRP EVENTS “Cinco De Mayo Fiesta” “Hand & Stone Grand Opening” Da Vinci Discovery Center for the Sciences Wegman’s Plaza at Rtes. 48 & 33 12 Noon - 6 p.m./12:30 p.m. Ribbon Cutting; FREE MAY 6 - Alburtis BBRP Event 3145 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown “Lockridge May Festival” 5:30 p.m. Reg./6 ‑ 8 p.m. Fiesta May 1 - GNLCC Event: “Technology Today” Lockridge Park $10 Mem./$20 Non‑Mem. 525 Franklin St., Alburtis Children FREE Neffs Hotel Otherside Restaurant, Rte. 873, Neffs 11:30 a.m. Doors Open/12 Noon Lunch 12 Noon - 5 p.m. $15 Mem./$20 Walk-In/$30 Non-Mem. FREE 48 April 2012 Visit LehighValleyChamber.org • Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections PAID PRSRT STD PERMIT #65 U.S. Postage Postage U.S. Lehigh Valley, PA Valley, Lehigh Time Dated Material Time 561 Main Street, Suite 200, Bethlehem, PA 18018 200, Bethlehem, Suite PA 561 Main Street,